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Every August, the Mikuni Fireworks Festival is held at Mikuni Sunset Beach. The show features a wide variety of styles of fireworks, including its trademark: fireworks that explode from the sea surface. The beach is a short walk from the closest tr…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

=Announcement=The 2026 "Echizen Crab Festival" will be held on Saturday, November 14, Sunday, November 15, Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22.(Updated March 6, 2026)Fukui Prefecture’s largest crab festival, held in &ldqu…

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This is the first fireworks festival held in Fukui Prefecture, heralding the start of summer in Echizen. Set against the backdrop of Echizen Fishing Port, the fireworks are launched from the vast expanse of the sea with the mountain range stretchin…

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Each August, the Eiheiji Floating Lantern Festival serves as a memorial to those who have passed away: summer in Japan brings O-bon, when the souls of the dead come closest to the world of the living. The evening begins with the reading of a Buddhi…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Kono Summer Festival is held at Kaburaki Beach every July. Vibrant fireworks—approximately 5,600 shots—are launched against the backdrop of the sea, and the dynamic sound echoing off the mountains behind is truly spectacular.

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In the Kamicho district, located 5 to 10 minutes by car from the castle town of Ono City, you can witness the fantastical sight of fireflies dancing in the air throughout the early to mid-June period, amidst the rural landscape surrounded by satoya…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Sunday, April 5, 2026; Sunday, April 12, 2026*The festival period has been extended based on the expected blooming dates. Please check the schedule before visiting, as there have been some changes to the event …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This festival features majestic andon floats ーlarge, often massive, lantern-decorated festival floats used in traditional Japanese festivalsー a rare sight in Fukui Prefecture, showcasing a splendid display of light and color. It is a community-ba…

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 The "Water Sending Ceremony," a ritual announcing spring in Wakasa held annually on March 2nd.On March 2, the Omizu-Okuri (lit. “water-sending”) ritual is held at Jinguji Temple, Obama City (Fukui). The event begins at 1…

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The Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival, a summer tradition in Wakasa Takahama, draws many visitors every year.The entire 4-kilometer coastline serves as a viewing area, allowing visitors to relax on the sandy beach and enjoy the fireworks from anyw…

• Wakasa

Maruoka Castle, selected as one of the “100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan,” offers a stunning view of its castle keep silhouetted against the cherry blossoms.During the cherry blossom festival, 160 original lanterns will illuminate…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

*Please note that the details below refer to the last edition of the event. The festival is held every year; details on the next edition to come soon.We are pleased to announce the 13th Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival.Last year's event …

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*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 edition of the event. The event is held every year in August; details on the next edition to come soon."The Shining City of Tsuruga"A night unfolding against the backdrop of the scenic…

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The Fukui Phoenix Festival began in 1954 to celebrate overcoming disasters such as war damage, earthquakes, and floods, and to wish for "the joy of reconstruction and further development."*Please note that the information below refers to …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The Kanazu Festival, a traditional event held every July. Floats and children's dances parade through the town.Another highlight of the Kanazu Festival is the Honjin Decorations, boasting a tradition of about 400 years. These decorations origin…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The largest pottery fair in the prefecture, featuring Echizen-yaki Pottery.The Echizen Pottery Festival brings together Echizen-yaki potteries from across Fukui Prefecture, offering visitors the chance to purchase a wide variety of pottery, includi…

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A total of approximately 2,000 pinwheels are installed from the entrance all the way into the grounds. Visitors are captivated by the soothing sound of the pinwheels turning and the vibrant scenery. Why not snap a memorable photo in front of these …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Echizen Coast is renowned as a major natural habitat for Japanese daffodils, counted among the "Three Great Japanese Daffodils Habitats" alongside Awaji Island and the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. It boasts the largest area of …

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The Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival is an annual celebration of chrysanthemums, the national flower of Japan. The festival includes displays of life-size dolls decorated with flowers, with different themes each year. It is held from early Octobe…

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In early September every year, the Tsuruga Festival is held around Kehi Jingu Shrine. This festival involves six highly decorated floats, topped with life-sized figures representing people from history. Enjoy traditional music, dancing, and a parad…

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