DISCOVER FUKUI

The legend of the 800-year-old nun who ate mermaid flesh and lived to be 800 years old. The cave where she is said to have returned after traveling the nation, helping the poor, and scattering camellia seeds to make flowers bloom. Camellias reminis…

• Wakasa

On clear days, the Imazuka 365 Ski Resort offers a breathtaking panorama of nature, with views stretching to the distant Hakusan mountain range. A Kids Park is also available, ensuring even the youngest children can enjoy themselves safely.

• Tannan

On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, having raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hitachi Province to realize the cause of revering the Emperor and expelling the barbarians, set out for Kyoto. In December, the Tengu Party passed through Ike…

• Tannan

The summit area of Mount Ochi is said to have once been a sacred mountain site blending Shinto and Buddhist elements. Near the trig point at the peak are the inner sanctuary, the Daishi Hall, the shrine office, Hiyoshi Shrine, the main hall, and th…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui
• Tannan

Zenkei-ji Temple is the family temple of Hashimoto Sainai, a great figure of the late Edo period born in Fukui. Zenkei-ji and Myōkyō-ji were originally located in what is now Ichijōdani before the Edo period, but were relocated to their current sit…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This temple, originally the residence of Hidemi—a disciple of Kusunoki Masashige's younger brother—was converted to the Jōdo Shinshū sect. Its proper name is Kongōzan Okunenji. From the Tenpō era through the early Shōwa period, it produced many lea…

• Tannan

From the summit, you can see the Tannan Plains, Tsuruga Bay, and the Sea of Japan. It is cherished as a mountain where much of its natural beauty remains. Legend holds that Honoke Mountain derives its name from the watchtowers once used to signal e…

• Tannan

Saito Bettei Sanemori, a Heike commander who fought against the Minamoto forces led by Kiso Yoshizane during the Genpei War, is said to have planted this holly in his family home's garden when he returned to his hometown for the first time in many …

• Tannan

・A purifying pilgrimage experience at Shinozato Shrine, the sacred water sanctuary ・Learn about "The Sacred Spring of Shinozato Shrine"・Visit the Sacred Spring・Receive amulets and make wishes on votive plaques. (About Shinoza Shrine) An ancient…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The military chronicle of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, "The Tale of Yoshitsune," depicts Yoshitsune and Benkei stopping at Hiraizumi Temple while fleeing to the northeast. Tsuji Kannon Hall is said to be the place where Yoshitsune stayed.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The main building and observation building are located within the approximately 28-hectare Nature Observation Forest.The main building houses an exhibition hall that clearly displays Fukui's nature, along with a lecture hall and a reference roo…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This shrine enshrines Chiyozuru Kuniyasu, the founder of Echizen-style swordsmithing.Within the grounds lies "Chiyozuru Pond," where Chiyozuru Kuniyasu is said to have drawn water while forging swords.Blacksmithing involves repeatedly tem…

• Tannan

Hōkyōji Temple is a renowned temple located approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Ōno City, situated upstream along the Kiyotaki River. Founded in 1278 by the eminent monk Jaku'en, who came to Japan out of reverence for Dōgen Zenji, the foun…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This 1,170-meter-long straight, five-arch brick tunnel features brick-built portals. Constructed as one of Japan's largest railway tunnels, it is known for its completion after arduous construction alongside the Habara Tunnel on the former Hoku…

• Tannan

According to legend, when a nun bathed in the water due to the extreme heat, the spring dried up. Following an oracle stating "If you wrestle, water will flow," sumo matches were held, and water gushed forth. To this day, an annual sumo t…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Buddhist statues painted on the rock face at the entrance to the Shibi district, home to the head temple Eiheiji. Beneath the large rock formation jutting out from the east side of Sogen Bridge over the Eiheiji River, Jizo statues, stone monuments,…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Takidanji Temple, originally built in 1375, is a popular destination for its beauty, both inside and out. Visitors can see temple buildings that date back to centuries ago, and enjoy the scenery of the temple’s Japanese garden and mossy groun…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Wakasa Ichinomiya Shrine was established as the main Shinto shrine of Wakasa Province. Wakasa Ichinomiya actually consists of a pair of shrines: Wakasahiko Shrine as the “upper shrine,” and Wakasahime Shrine as the “lower shrine.&…

• Wakasa

From ancient times to the present day, Fukui's history is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. Highlights include the "History Zone," where you can trace Fukui's history through visually engaging exhibits like authentic materials and full-sca…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui