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Hotel Harvest Ski Jam Katsuyama's large hot spring bath. Gazing at the magnificent scenery from the open-air bath is incredibly refreshing!! This large hot spring bath features a full lineup of spa facilities including a sauna, jacuzzi, reclining b…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

You can choose from a variety of venues tailored to your needs, including multipurpose halls, meeting rooms, and reception rooms. Simultaneous interpretation services are also available, making it suitable for international conferences and academic…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

According to the Taiheiki (Volume 20), in the first year of the Kōei era (1338), Nitta Yoshisada was heading to relieve Fujishima Castle when he encountered the forces of Spada Takatsune from the Ashikaga-aligned Kuromaru Castle near Tomyoji-nawa. …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

From July to August, when they are at their best, they bloom with delicate petals tinged pink. It is also one of Japan's leading lotus flower production areas, and at the nearby lotus park, you can admire beautiful lotus flowers from around the wor…

• Tannan

This pass divides Fukui Prefecture into the northern and southern regions. For 1,200 years, a checkpoint stood here as the gateway to Echizen. From the Edo period onward, the Maekawa family served as tea house attendants and mountain patrol officer…

• Tannan

Nestled halfway up Mount Aoba, Nakayama Temple is the first temple of the Hokuriku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. Its main hall and Kongo Rikishi statues are designated as Important Cultural Properties by the national government. From the temple g…

• Wakasa

Founded during the Yōrō era of the Nara period by the great master Taichō, this Tendai sect temple was originally located in Nojiri, Ikeda Town. It was relocated to its present site in Fuchū, Echizen, in 1533 (Tenshō 2) by order of the Asakura clan…

• Tannan

This temple enshrines Dainichi Nyorai as its principal object of worship 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 t…

• Tannan

This shrine is said to have a history as ancient as Ise Grand Shrine. Its two wooden statues of male deities, created during the Heian period, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Legend has it that long ago, when pests infeste…

• Tannan

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

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The roadside station "Kono," marked by its large windmill, is packed with information on Echizen Coast specialties and guides to local attractions. It's the perfect spot for a break during your drive. With ample parking, a café…

• Tannan

With approximately 50,000 azaleas in full bloom, it is the most famous azalea viewing spot on the Sea of Japan coast. Every year in early May, the azalea festival is held, attracting many visitors. The park also has a lawn, an athletics field, a Ja…

• Tannan

Kehi no Matsubara, one of the three largest pine groves in Japan, and the approximately 1 km-long sandy beach are colored in vivid contrasts of green and white. With facilities such as marine playground equipment for children, this beach is recomme…

• Wakasa

The American sycamore tree-lined avenue stretches for approximately 1 kilometer along the street in front of the Awara Police Station in Awara City, featuring 264 trees.American sycamore is another name for maple-leaved sycamore.They are named this…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

At the Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum, visitors can learn about southern Fukui’s history as an imperial food province, providing food to the ancient capital of Kyoto. Hands-on experiences are available, cooking local foods such …

• Wakasa

Ichijo Falls, with a majestic 17-meter drop, is located at the foot of a mountain, in the outskirts of Fukui City. The falling water keeps the surrounding plants green all year round. In summer, Ichijo Falls serves as a place to cool off in the spr…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Angel Line, a road featuring beautiful scenery, is recommended for car trips. This 9.7-km road leads to the top of a small mountain. Along the way, there is a huge rock called "Big Wolf Rock" and an observatory at the top. On a clear day,…

• Wakasa

This island is famed for the legend that after the principal image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon from Itosaki Town—known for its nationally and prefecturally designated intangible folk cultural property "Buddhist Dance"—arrived riding a turtle, that…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This beach is ideal for families, blessed with conditions that minimize wave impact thanks to the rias coastline unique to Wakasa Bay.

• Wakasa

Opening period: Mid-July to August 15 Swimming hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Please do not approach the dolphins, even if they are present. Beyond the beauty of the coastline, the charm lies in the locals who greet you with smiles. Please note that …

• Wakasa