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This temple enshrines Dainichi Nyorai as its principal image and is the only temple in Echizen City belonging to the Rinzai sect's Daitoku-ji school. A river flows right beside it, and since ancient times, worshippers would purify themselves in…

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The Koyasu Kannon ーBuddhist deity of compassionー is enshrined in the inner sanctuary of Shokoji Temple. It was placed here by Emperor Kinmei, the son of Emperor Keitai, who was known for his deep filial devotion.The Kannon Bodhisattva is known fo…

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The area features a drive-in road, hiking trails, and observation decks. Visitors can enjoy nature through activities like birdwatching and forest bathing amidst rich greenery, including pure beech forests. Mount Kariyasuyama, towering near the bor…

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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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This shallow-water beach is popular with anglers, and nearby is the Maruyama Kaiyu Park.

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About 300 meters downstream from Ryusou Falls, the unique gorge beauty of the Buko River Valley can be seen. Over hundreds of years, erosion by the swift currents has carved out large, smooth holes. It is a quiet place where you can fully appreciat…

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Located on the border of Ishikawa Prefecture, it is renowned as a mountain where skunk cabbages bloom profusely in early spring. The hiking trails feature few steep sections, making for a relatively easy climb. Alpine plants not found in urban area…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This park, renowned for its cherry blossoms, azaleas, and autumn foliage, features approximately 1,600 maple trees. Come autumn, the entire park bursts into vivid red hues. The grounds also offer numerous spots for both children and adults to enjoy…

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Nishiyama Park has added new attractions for children, featuring multi-dimensional play and exercise functions like the "Deck Roof," "Net Crossing," "Net Climbing," "Rope Wall Crossing," and "Roller Slide." The 8-meter-tall "Forest House Tower" is …

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This mountain lies east of Echizen City across the Hino River. Its proximity to the city center and the view of the clear Hino River below led to its development as Ashiyama Park, providing a year-round place of relaxation for citizens. In spring, …

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Just north of Sōja, on the road extending west from the old Hokuriku Highway, proceed west along the road in front of Kokubunji Temple to find Hikitsugi Temple at its western end. The "Shōtoku 1st Year Fuchū Map" (1711) depicts Kokubunji Temple to …

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Completed in 1929, the Takefu Public Hall is a representative Western-style building from the early Showa period. It served as the town hall (city hall) from 1934 to 1955, and subsequently as a public hall, truly becoming a symbolic building for Ta…

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Ami-Shang Oi is a comprehensive community facility centered around hot springs, designed to promote health and foster interaction. The fourth floor features an indoor observation bath using hot spring water drawn from 800 meters underground, allowi…

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Located in Ike-ga-hara, Hiraizumi-cho, Katsuyama City, this prefectural ranch was established in 1971 as a dairy cattle breeding facility. It remains a beloved destination for many as one of the few places where visitors can interact with cows. Acr…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Along the Echizen Coast, renowned for its many natural rock formations and scenic wonders, stands a pair of massive rocks resembling footprints, each 5 meters tall and 2 meters wide. Legend has it these are the footprints left by the gods as they w…

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Mount Haku is one of the peaks in the Hakusan Range located in the southwestern part of Hakusan National Park and is famous as the highest mountain in Fukui Prefecture. San-no-mine is said to have been named either for its historical significance a…

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Southwest of Mt. Kunimi, along the upper reaches of the Ikō River, lies the renowned waterfall. The clear stream plunges dramatically from a 20-meter cliff. Its roaring sound, reminiscent of drumbeats, has earned it the alternate name "Narutaki" (R…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

One of the Sea of Japan's most pristine beaches, renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Nearby, numerous guesthouses and inns dot the area, and in summer, beachside cafes and colorful umbrellas appear. Enjoy marine sports, camping, fishing, and sce…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Umebana Unbin was born in 1815 to a family of samurai in the Obama domain and studied at the Junzōkan academy. After repeatedly criticizing the shogunate before the domain lord Sakai Tadayoshi, Unbin was expelled from the domain and became a ronin.…

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A traditional Japanese confectionery shop with over 100 years of history. Our beloved Matsuro and Ametama candies, cherished since our founding, offer a sweet and gentle flavor... Why not try one as a travel souvenir or a break-time treat?

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