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This park, renowned for its cherry blossoms, azaleas, and autumn foliage, features approximately 1,600 maple trees. Come autumn, the entire park bursts into vivid red hues. The grounds also offer numerous spots for both children and adults to enjoy…

• Tannan

Located on the Sabae Plateau, this circular burial mound stands approximately 8 meters tall with a double-tiered structure and is surrounded by a moat. It is one of the largest in the Hokuriku region and is designated as a National Historic Site.

• Tannan

Sabae City Koyo Hall has hosted various meetings, parties, wedding receptions, lectures, ceremonies, and events since its opening in 1984.                    …

• Tannan

This mountain lies east of Echizen City across the Hino River. Its proximity to the city center and the view of the clear Hino River below led to its development as Ashiyama Park, providing a year-round place of relaxation for citizens. In spring, …

• Tannan

On Sunday, May 1, 2016, the "Obama City Machi-no-Eki" opened. It features the relocated and restored Asahi-za, the only surviving Meiji-period theater in Fukui Prefecture. Along with tourist information, retail shops, and rest facilities, it serves…

• Wakasa

Located along National Route 8, it's conveniently close to a convenience store. Facilities such as showers are also well-equipped.

• Wakasa

The facility features a multipurpose event hall and a smaller hall ideal for plays and recitals, hosting various events including tourism and product fairs. There is also a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while gazing out at…

• Wakasa

The Wakasa Obama Tourist Information Center is the building with the large  i (information) sign right in front of JR Obama Station. Our staff will provide information about sightseeing and events in Obama. We help make your visit to Obama…

• Wakasa

From Ota Bridge to Nogami Bridge, a magnificent row of cherry trees stretches along both banks, their branches reaching out toward the water. This is one of Echizen City's most renowned cherry blossom viewing spots.

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Located at the northernmost tip of Echizen Town, this scenic spot features cliffs jutting out into the Sea of Japan, where numerous rock formations created by sea erosion can be seen. It is renowned as a major colony of Echizen narcissus. Nearby at…

• Tannan

Iwaya Kannon is said to have originated when three statues—the Nyoirin Kannon, the Eleven-Headed Kannon, and the Sacred Kannon—were enshrined in the shadow of a massive rock within the temple grounds. Formerly known as Reigenji Temple, it is also s…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The founding of Kamisunagawa Town, Hokkaido, dates back to Meiji 32 (1899), when it was pioneered by Mr. Jinnosuke Yamauchi, originally from the former Fukui Prefecture village of Utsurimura, along with eight others. The sacred object that once res…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Completed in 2001, this dam is located upstream on the Eiheiji River, a first-class river in the Kuzuryu River system. It was constructed for flood control, unspecified water use, and water supply purposes. It is a gravity concrete dam with a heigh…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The freestyle kayaking venue located upstream at Nakajima River Park utilizes the discharge from the Kansai Electric Power Ichiaragawa Power Station, with a maximum flow rate of 80 tons per second throughout the year. Characterized by its stable fl…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Taro Kusakabe was the first student from the Fukui domain to study in America. Next to his bronze statue, erected on the embankment in front of the site of Kōnan Yokoi's residence, stands a statue of Griffith, his senior at the university where he …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Parking lot users and their passengers may use it free of charge. ※Not available during rain or snow accumulation.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The entire Echizen Coast is designated as Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park. Located 1.7 km north of Cape Echizen, the "Kochomon" natural tunnel was formed by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. It is a natural tunnel hollowed out b…

• Tannan

"Umikara Market," where freshly caught seafood from the fishing port is displayed right at the storefront; "Umikara select," a shop featuring original local specialties perfect for souvenirs; and "Umikara Shokudo," whe…

• Wakasa

The temple possesses the simple, unadorned appearance characteristic of Zen temples. However, a map of Fuchu from the first year of the Shotoku era (1711) records its grounds as measuring 44 ken (approximately 80 meters) north to south and 50 ken (…

• Tannan

A rare water castle in Japan, skillfully utilizing natural terrain. Construction began in 1601 when Kyogoku Takatsugu became lord of Wakasa Province. Sakai Tadakatsu became lord in 1634, and the castle was completed in 1641. It served as the reside…

• Wakasa