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Known as "the Mt. Fuji of Wakasa" for its beautiful mountain silhouette, this symbol of Takahama Town is also popular for hiking. Composed of two peaks—East Peak (693m) and West Peak (692m)—its shape appears different dependin…

• Wakasa

Tsurugi Shrine was burned down by Taira no Kiyomori in 1161, but Taira no Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, rebuilt the shrine in 1164. Shigemori is enshrined at the Komatsu Ken'un Shrine within the grounds.Tsurugi Shrine is the second most…

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The Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum has opened, offering visitors the chance to learn about the full picture and historical value of the once-prosperous Asakura clan's Sengoku-period (the 'Warring States" period of Japanese histo…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Lavender fields stretching along the Fruit Line in Kado, Mikuni Town, evoke the feeling of Hokkaido. Six thousand lavender plants are cultivated across the vast fields, offering healing through the beautiful purple expanse and refreshing fragrance.…

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Founded in 1954, this long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture, is a purveyor to the Grand Head Temple Eiheiji. It is a "department store of Habutae mochi," offering the three major signature sweets&m…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Shiroyama Park, the site of Takahama Castle built by Masanori Itsumi in the Warring States Period, has the famous Meikyodo Cave (a scenic spot in Takahama Town) and a large lawn area, and there is a walking trail in the park. Walking along the prom…

• Wakasa

Our inn is located in a quiet historical zone, with the scenic Yokokan Garden adjacent to it. We offer Fukui-style hospitality. Because we are a family-oriented, small ryokan, our motto is to provide heartwarming hospitality.◆A place where you can …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This is a bike-sharing service where you can rent a bike whenever you want and return it wherever you like. Anyone can rent a bike by tapping their IC card on a bicycle at a Cycle Port. Why not take a smooth ride on a sleek red electric bike as a n…

• Wakasa

Phoenix Plaza is a multi-purpose facility that provides spaces for deepening cultural exchange and serves as a hub for welfare activities. It features a large hall (seating up to 2,000 people), a small hall (seating up to 500 people), and meeting r…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The Yoshino district of Matsuoka, Eiheiji Town, is known as the "Firefly Village." The Arakawa River, which flows near Yoshino Elementary School, is the best spot for firefly viewing, with countless Genji fireflies flitting about every year. The pe…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The waterfall has a drop of approximately 60 meters and was designated as one of the “100 Best Waterfalls in Japan” in 1990. The view of the waterfall as you look up from right beside it after descending the stairs is nothing short of s…

• Tannan

Awara City operates the "Awara Gurutto Taxi" service, offering a more economical fare than regular taxis to encourage visitors to explore more of the city's attractions.One ticket (¥600) allows one ride between designated spots. P…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This botanical garden is the largest on the Sea of Japan coast, spanning 25 hectares. Designed to utilize the natural terrain, it also features a plant museum. To make it easy for visitors to navigate, the garden includes 35 distinct plant sections…

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The approximately 2-hectare cosmos field in the Yakushigamiya district of Nokoucho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecturereaches its peak in mid-October, with approximately 800,000 cosmos blooming in full splendor.The cosmos bathed in the setting sun is…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Fukui City History Museum offers visitors a look at the history of Fukui. Exhibits on display include items found buried in ancient tombs, and animations that show the World War II air raids of Fukui. Hands-on workshops are available.The perman…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

We’ll be happy to guide you through Fukui City’s many attractions—including Kitanosho Castle Site & Shibata Park, the “Site of Fukui Castle” (part of the “100 Famous Castles” series), Mt. Asuwa, the nat…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This eco-friendly cruise takes you around the Mikatagoko lakes (Five Lakes of Mikata)—a scenic highlight of the Wakasa region in Fukui Prefecture—aboard Japan’s first battery-powered sightseeing boat, powered by renewable energy.E…

• Wakasa

Located near the entrance to the approach of Eiheiji Temple. This "Zen-friendly lodging," positioned between a traditional inn and a temple lodging, allows anyone to easily experience the world of Zen amidst comfortable facilities and ser…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This museum allows visitors to view the ever-changing scenery of Oshima Island through a large 4m × 1.5m window, as if admiring a painting.It was planned and designed by Seiju Toda, an art director originally from the local area (Mikuni Town,…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This interactive facility is headed by astronaut Mamoru Mori as its honorary director. In the exhibition area, visitors can have fun learning about the principles of space and science through seven themes, including numbers, shapes, and force. The …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui