DISCOVER FUKUI

Hashimoto Sainai was a samurai of the Fukui domain during the late Edo period, a man who demonstrated exceptional talent at a young age. Born the eldest son of a domain physician, he entered the Tekijuku school founded by Ogata Koan in Osaka to stu…

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The Fukui Station area is undergoing rapid redevelopment ahead of the 2024 opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Fukui Station. Our "Fukui Prefecture Textile Association Building," long cherished as a landmark by the community, was also reborn in 2021…

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A direct branch temple of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect, and the family temple of the Sabae domain lords, the Kanbe clan. The ceiling ink paintings "Wind God," "Dragon God," and "Thunder God," painted by the 7th domain lord, Kanbe A…

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HighlightsSabae City in Fukui Prefecture is the City of Eyeglasses! Stepping off at Sabae Station, eyeglass motifs greet you throughout the town. Plus Jack is a rare workshop in this eyeglass city, handling every step of eyeglass production entirel…

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The local products hall features specialties from the region and surrounding areas. We invite you to savor our exclusive natural yam gelato, made with Nata-jo's specialty natural yams.

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A casual eatery serving soba noodles made with Nata-jo buckwheat flour blended with natural yam. We pride ourselves on our extensive menu, including grated radish soba and zaru soba. Our comforting, gentle flavors are loved by people of all ages.

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Nobuhide Niwa, a trusted vassal whom Oda Nobunaga called "a friend and brother," was known alongside Shibata Katsuie as one of the twin pillars of the Oda clan. Nobuhide's grave lies at Sōkōji Temple (founded by Nobuhide as his family temple) in Ts…

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Welcome to Mikata Onsen "Hamato Ryokan". This is a culinary inn where you can savor seafood year-round. Our signature crab dishes feature live, fresh crabs prepared by the owner himself in our kitchen. From spring to summer, experience fishing on t…

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Located on the Taka Peninsula, jutting out from the center of Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park, this youth education facility focuses on nature-based activities. It offers both marine and mountain experiences within a rich natural environment. The fr…

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Throughout the year, we offer various events and agricultural experiences such as vegetable harvesting, rice harvesting, and processing activities.

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【Just 10 minutes by car from the Dinosaur Museum!】Katsuyama Nature School: Touch 4.6 Billion Years of Earth Katsuyama, Fukui—a globally significant site where 80% of Japan's dinosaur fossils have been discovered. At Katsuyama Nature School, we ut…

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Mikuni Minatomachi prospered as a trading center for Kitamae-bune merchant ships from the Edo period (1603-1868) to the Meiji period (1868-1912). Even today, the town still retains an "Old Japan" atmosphere with its rows of latticework to…

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Hokojima Island is located on the Echizen Coast in Fukui City, about 5 kilometers from Takasu Swimming Beach along Route 305 in the direction of Koshino. The island is a 50-meter-high columnar rock formation eroded by the rough waves of the Sea of …

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Winter-limited vibrant picture screens now available at the former Uchiyama samurai residence—making you long for spring!Featuring a vibrant cherry blossom snowstorm and rabbits—the motif of the Uchiyama family's roof tiles —w…

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I specialize in the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins area. Other areas of expertise include history, Japanese gardens, and tea ceremony utensils.Kinome Pass (Imajo 365 Area) Custom Tours are also available upon request.

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Established in 1488, this temple is a special head temple of the Tendai Shinsho sect. Its magnificent mountain gate is constructed entirely of zelkova wood. It features dynamic carvings, including the Sixteen Arhats, carp ascending a waterfall, and…

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Daianzenji Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple known for architecture, gardens, and Zen experiences. The temple offers zazen seated meditation sessions, as well as shakyo (tracing sutras), shabutsu (tracing Buddhist imagery), and kirie (cutting …

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Nestled in Awara Onsen, a renowned hot spring known as the "inner sanctum of Kansai," this ryokan invites you to bathe in its garden open-air baths. Feel the breath of nature while soaking and savoring the seasonal charm of the gardens.Bo…

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Enjoy ice cream made with fresh milk from the Oku Echizen Dairy Farm, along with restaurant dining, BBQ, and seasonal events like the Alps Music Festival and Lantern Night.Reservations are required for experiences like ice cream making and butter c…

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This fishing pond is operated by the local fishing cooperative. Fish caught in fixed nets are stocked here, allowing you to catch sea bream, flounder, yellowtail, and more. Located along the bay's coastline, the fishing area is safe and enjoyab…

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