DISCOVER FUKUI

■HighlightsYamaken Woodworking is the only company in Takefu, the heartland of Echizen cutlery, specializing in crafting handles for Japanese kitchen knives. While it's a part we rarely notice in daily life, the knife handle is packed with meti…

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The former grounds of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, Shichiri Wall, and the historic streetscape of the former Katsuyama Castle town within Katsuyama City are designated as a Japan Heritage site. The Katsuyama Volunteer Tour Guide Club will guide yo…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Carry a colorful umbrella that makes walking fun and enjoy strolling through a castle town where the charm of 400 years ago remains!  

• 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,…

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This gorge, carved by the erosion of the Kuzuryu River, stretches from the Kadohara district of Ono City to the Izumi district across the Hotohara Dam.Along the parallel National Route 158, the ever-changing scenery unfolds, and the beauty during t…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Saikoji Temple is the family temple of Shibata Katsuie and Oichi. After the fall of the Asakura clan, it is said that Katsuie relocated the temple from to its current location when he built his castle in Kitanosho. Within the temple grounds lies th…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

A 10-minute walk from our hotel brings you to the incredibly magnificent Echizen Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Echizen) and the Five-Story Pagoda, said to be the finest in Japan. Nearby lies the nationally designated historic site "Heisenji Hakusa…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This building was constructed in 1940 as the Kumagawa Village Office. It is a structure that conveys the rich history of Kumagawa, serving as a museum that showcases the history of Kumagawa-juku and the Saba Kaido, or Mackerel Road.

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This museum displays folk materials that are gradually disappearing due to changing times. The building was constructed in 1889 as the Ōno Magistrate's Court and remained in use until 1967. That same year, Ōno City acquired the main building an…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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

Perfect for sports training camps.Room only: Single from 3,000 yen, Twin from 2,500 yen

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Kameyama Park, centered around Ono Castle, is home to approximately 300 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees and is renowned as Ono City’s premier cherry blossom viewing spot. As a historic park, it also serves as a place of relaxation for local reside…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This is the visitor center for Hakusan Heisenji Shrine. Featuring touchscreens, high-definition video displays, and artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations, it serves as a guidance facility that introduces visitors to the history of H…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Famous Scenic Spot "Tojinbo"Overlooking the Sacred Island "Oshima"A culinary inn nestled in Mikuni TownWe welcome you with dishes that touch the heart, featuring fresh seasonal ingredients nurtured by Mikuni's climate, perfe…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

A resort hotel standing on the shores of Lake Suigetsu, one of the Five Lakes of Mikata. Guests can enjoy lake views from every guest room, as well as from the lobby, restaurant, and large public bath. Our popular Morning Cruise offers breakfast ab…

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Located along the moat of Fukui Castle ruins in the city center, this quiet and beautiful 7-story retro-style business hotel features red brick construction and a triangular roof.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Elevation 807m. The trail along the ridge from Yoshimine Temple, passing through Daibutsu-ji Mountain, and reaching the Head Temple Eiheiji is affectionately known as the "Ancestral Footsteps Course," as it is said to be the path Zen Mast…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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.&…

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Diagonally across from Soja Grand Shrine lies a stylish corner known as "Kura no Tsuji," lined with white-walled storehouses. Since the Edo period, this area flourished as a transit hub for goods traveling from Kansai to the Hokuriku region, with m…

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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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