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In the rice fields of the Warabi area, there is a grove shaped like a cat's face. Because of its shape, it is called "Cat Island" or "Cat Grove."Within the grove lies a massive rock said to have flown here during the eruptio…

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Renovated from the former ryotei restaurant Kagetsuro, a cultural asset built in 1897. This charming building once thrived as part of the traditional entertainment district.The first floor features a dining area where you can enjoy lunch featuring …

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A mountain on the border with Ishikawa Prefecture.Its gentle, rounded silhouette resembles a rabbit, hence the name.Near the distinctive red-roofed emergency shelter, rare alpine plants such as the Japanese daylily can be seen.Elevation: 1,628m【Be…

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Located at Shimizu Kobara on the slopes of Jōbōji Mountain, this recreation facility also serves as a rest stop for hikers. Enjoy your own style of outdoor living with barbecue facilities, log cabins, tent camping, and flowing somen noodles. The ch…

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This temple is a branch temple of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect. It was established in 1653 by order of Matsudaira Masakatsu, the first lord of the Echizen Matsuoka domain. Originally built to pray for the repose of the soul of Lord…

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In front of the buildings at Starland Sakadani, sunflowers bloom in clusters. The sight of sunflowers blooming across the entire slope conveys the vigor of summer. Best viewing period: Early to late July

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This is a heart-centering prayer bead crafting experience held after zazen meditation at the Head Temple Eiheiji. It is offered as a collaborative program with the Head Temple Eiheiji's day-trip zazen sessions. Zazen is the foundation of practice. …

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Enjoy sightseeing tours by bicycle. Ideal for touring the nearby attractions, including the head temple Eiheiji. 【Rental Locations】 ・Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station 【For details, see below】 Rent-a-Cycle - User Guide - Echizen Railway

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Conveniently located near one of Western Japan's largest ski resorts and serving as a base for sightseeing in Echizen, Okuetsu, Hakusan, and surrounding areas. Just a 3-minute drive to Japan's first dinosaur museum—take a trip back to ancient times…

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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…

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Founded in the early Meiji era, Nomura Shoyu continues to craft naturally brewed soy sauce from its own koji production. The existing brewery was renovated for tours and experiences, giving birth to the "Shoyu-zukuri no Taiken Kura Jūemon" (Soy Sau…

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The Kuzuryu Loop Pedal offers a leisurely cycling experience along the Kuzuryu River, enjoying the scenery of highlands, farmland, castle towns, and temple towns in Ono City, Katsuyama City, and Eiheiji Town!

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You can freely enjoy creating the ring you've always wanted.Please bring any gemstones you wish to incorporate. Also, feel free to bring photos of designs you'd like to create.

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Located along National Route 416, it serves as a key transportation hub for areas in Fukui, Gifu, and Ishikawa Prefectures. Enjoy spectacular views from the building; every room offers a panoramic vista of the beautiful Okuetsu mountain peaks. Just…

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< ="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience the spirit of Zen at Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect boasting a history of approximately 770 years.Other attractions include the Matsuoka Twelve Bends, Kichi…

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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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The garden features the "Statue of the Young Dogen," depicting Zen Master Dogen in his youth when he resolved to become a monk, alongside the "Jojō Pagoda" built to repay the kindness of his master, Zen Master Jōjō, and the grav…

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Temple town centered around the head temple Eiheiji, surrounded by ancient cedars and rich natural sounds of the valley. A homely inn offering enjoyment throughout the seasons.

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This structure was dismantled, restored, and preserved from the former Uchiyama family residence to commemorate the great achievements of Uchiyama Shichirōemon Ryōkyū, a senior retainer who worked tirelessly to rebuild the finances of the Ōno domai…

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The main street from the Matsuoka domain era, the old Katsuyama Kaido, retains its Edo-period layout with multiple right-angle turns known as "key turns." It is called "Twelve Turns" because of the number of these bends. You can also see townhouse-…

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