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A renovated 90-year-old traditional house in Imajo-juku. With the concept of "stepping into the local daily life," it offers experiences that let you immerse yourself in the diverse ways of life in the area.

• Tannan

Just north of Sōja, on the road extending west from the old Hokuriku Highway, proceed west along the road in front of Kokubunji Temple to find Hikitsugi Temple at its western end. The "Shōtoku 1st Year Fuchū Map" (1711) depicts Kokubunji Temple to …

• Tannan

Completed in 1929, the Takefu Public Hall is a representative Western-style building from the early Showa period. It served as the town hall (city hall) from 1934 to 1955, and subsequently as a public hall, truly becoming a symbolic building for Ta…

• Tannan

Located along National Route 27 in front of JR Mihama Station, this roadside station features an open-air space integrated with a covered event plaza and park-like grounds. The two-story facility houses a direct sales market for local agricultural,…

• Wakasa

Located in Ike-ga-hara, Hiraizumi-cho, Katsuyama City, this prefectural ranch was established in 1971 as a dairy cattle breeding facility. It remains a beloved destination for many as one of the few places where visitors can interact with cows. Acr…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Obama City is a town steeped in mermaid legends. Since mermaids are often associated with beauty and wellness, following their trail in pursuit of beauty is a wonderful idea. The sunset sinking into the sea visible from here is truly spectacular.

• Wakasa

Mermaid Beach, located within Obama Bay, is a popular artificial white sand beach renowned for its exceptional location just minutes from the city center.

• Wakasa

Nishiura Coast, located on the western side of Tsuruga Bay, is an area offering beautiful scenery perfect for a drive. The renowned poet Matsuo Basho himself stayed at Nishiura's Iroga Beach as the conclusion to his "Oku no Hosomichi" journey, leav…

• Wakasa

Harmony Hall Fukui, the prefectural concert hall located in Imaichimachi, Fukui City, serves as a hub for promoting the prefecture's musical culture, where visitors can enjoy the sounds performed by artists from around the world. It features two ha…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Kōraku Castle features the cave at Shimo-Hase, recorded in the Meisho-ki as "the place where Crown Prince Tsuneyoshi of Emperor Go-Daigo was hidden in Kenmu 4 (1337), and this is Shōboku-ura." It is said that during the fall of Kanegasaki Castle in…

• Tannan

Located at the western foot of Mt. Sannō, this shrine is listed in the Engishiki Jinmyōchō. By the late Kamakura period, it received generous patronage from the Uryū clan, lords of Somayama Castle, under whose support the shrine flourished greatly.…

• Tannan

The ayu, known as the "queen of river fish" for its beautiful form and excellent flavor. Ayu raised in the Hino River and Takura River are of the highest grade in terms of size and firmness of flesh. The season runs from early June to early Septemb…

• Tannan

The Bambi Line is a popular hiking trail, offering a manageable 2.5-hour hike of about 3 kilometers from behind Katsuyama Station on the Echizen Railway at an elevation of 300 meters to Hishima Kannon. In spring, clusters of the delicate flower kno…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This is the pilgrimage route to the sacred Mount Hakusan. In the past, three routes known as the Zen-jo-do (Zen Summit Paths) led to the summit from the three provinces of Echizen, Kaga, and Mino. These were named because the summit of Mount Hakusa…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The only sandy beach on the Echizen Coast. Located in the middle of the calm coastline, it is popular with beachgoers during the summer. Many young people enjoy marine sports such as windsurfing, as they come to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The oldest beach in Mihama, it also serves as the starting point for various leisure activities. Accommodations range from hotels to inns and guesthouses. It's a popular beach for families.It will not be open in 2024.For closure information, pl…

• Wakasa

This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores.For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from Mo…

• Wakasa

The beach bustles with swimmers, thanks to well-equipped facilities including parking lots and showers.Opening in 2024 is undecided.For information on closures, please check the "List of Mihama Beaches".https://wakasa-mihama.jp/beach/

• Wakasa

This shrine enshrines Ōyamakui-no-mikoto and Emperor Keitai. Alongside a prefecturally designated cultural property sword and a prayer document, it houses a life-sized, wooden, painted sacred horse. The imposing Suijin Gate and the magnificent carv…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui