DISCOVER FUKUI

Awara Onsen, a hot spring resort that has been in operation for 140 years. Among them, this long-established ryokan has been in business for over 70 years."Kaze no Onsen-kyo Juraku," which is fed by four private hot springs on the premise…

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Approximately 3,000 types of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are on display, allowing visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship. The chopstick polishing experience is also popular, where you can create your very own chopsticks. The annual Chopst…

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Echizen Lacquerware Hall provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about and experience Echizen Lacquerware. Visitors can see traditional lacquerware artisans at work here. Hands-on workshops are available, to decorate lacquered wood or apply…

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The Kanaz Forest of Creation features a modern indoor venue for temporary exhibitions, as well as an outdoor art space. Walking paths guide visitors to fifteen works of art, surrounded by nature. Placing this art outside creates scenery that varies…

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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 t…

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Wakasa Town is full of places to see, eat, and experience, including the natural beauty of the Sanbongoko Lakes, a Ramsar Convention-registered wetland, Jomon culture sites like Toriihama Shell Mound, and local delicacies like Fukui plums and puffe…

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Echizen City has a long history, serving as the seat of government for Echizen Province during the Nara period and flourishing as a center of politics, culture, and economy.The city center features charming streetscapes, including "Kuranotsuji" wit…

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Soba, a specialty of Imajo. Its history is long, with cultivation said to have begun 400 years ago. The best time to see the soba flowers is around late September.

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A family-run inn offering warm hospitality. Sugahama Beach is right in front—you can walk there in your swimsuit. The expansive, beautiful sandy beach of Suisho Beach is just a 10-minute drive away. This inn is perfect for beach vacations.

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The entrance and exit feature a ramp with handrails, making it safe for children and the elderly. This beach is recommended for those who enjoy scuba diving.【Beach】Rocky and Gravel BeachThe beach will open in 2024. Opening Period: July 10th to Au…

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There is a concrete beach with terraced steps, forming a pool-like area. Nearby are the day-trip hot spring facility "Michi-no-Yu" and public restrooms.【Beach】Concrete BeachThe beach will open for swimming in 2024. Operating Period: Wednesday, Ju…

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Experience different varieties of grape picking each season and savor their refreshing sweetness and aroma. Grapes cultivated with care from soil preparation to harvest will surprise you with their difference from everyday varieties. We grow multip…

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A cafe and guesthouse renovated from an old folk house. Accommodations are available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. (Weekday stays are possible during winter.) Three guest rooms offer views of Ikeda's mountains and rice fields from their…

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The tourist information center located within the grounds of Michi-no-Eki Echizen. Operated by the Echizen Town Tourism Federation, it provides tourist information as well as introductions to lodging and dining establishments.

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This open-air bath opened in November 2004. It is a cozy hot spring facility utilizing Echizen Minami Onsen.

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【Reopened November 3, 2020】 Tsuruga Port served as a key hub for transportation to Europe from the Meiji era through the early Showa period. It is the only port in Japan where Polish orphans landed in the 1920s and Jewish refugees carrying "life-…

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We produce and sell directly a wide variety of plum products, including our homemade umeboshi made with Fukui plums, a specialty of Wakasa Town, as well as plum wine and plum soft serve. They also make perfect souvenirs from the Mikata Five Lakes a…

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A seaside hideaway for adults, limited to three groups per day. Reviving a secluded retreat where sailors of the Kitamaebune ships and local fishermen once gathered, conversed, and enjoyed themselves—now reborn in a Japanese-modern building after n…

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3-minute walk from Fukui Station West Exit. Adjacent to the moat of Fukui Castle ruins, with government offices just a short walk away! Full building Wi-Fi coverage! Well-equipped with large and small meeting rooms, plus coin laundry facilities. On…

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Fishing boats depart regularly. After a fun day of fishing and ocean activities, relax at Sakube Ryokan. (Ishifukumaru)

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