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Renew
RENEW is an industrial tourism event held in Sabae City, Echizen City, and Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, aimed at creating sustainable communities. During the event, workshops and companies from seven local industries—Echizen Lacquerware, E…
- Tannan
Fukui Comprehensive Botanical Garden Plantopia
This botanical garden is the largest on the Sea of Japan coast, spanning 25 hectares. Designed to utilize the natural terrain, it also features a plant museum. To make it easy for visitors to navigate, the garden includes 35 distinct plant sections…
- Tannan
Asahi Festival
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…
- Tannan
Half-Summer Mackerel (Hangesho Saba)
On the eleventh day after the summer solstice, when the rainy season ends according to the calendar and the spring farming season concludes, marking the start of the peak summer season, the tradition of eating whole grilled mackerel rich in fat has…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Strolling Through Town in a Yukata
Why not go for a stroll around town wearing a yukata while visiting sweet shops? Everything you need for dressing is included, so you can come empty-handed. Our separate-style yukata and one-touch obi make dressing easy—perfect for first-timers! We…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Transformation Plan into a Glamorous Maiko or Geisha
Transform into the geisha or maiko of your dreams with authentic kimono and makeup, dressed by the renowned geisha of Awara Onsen! Location: 3-minute walk from Awara Yunomachi Station Perfect for parents and children, families, anniversaries, or as…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Underwater Tug-of-War in Hiruga
The Mihama Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War, held annually on the third Sunday of January, begins in the morning. A rope 30 cm thick and 40 meters long is stretched across the canal connecting Lake Hiruga to the Sea of Japan. Young men from the town of…
- Wakasa
Hoze Festival
The Hoze Festival is a city-wide festival known for kagura dances performed for the gods, a unique style of shishimai lion dances, and decorated floats that travel around town, lit by lanterns at night. It is held in Obama on the weekend before the…
- Wakasa
Picture Shoji (Former Uchiyama Residence)
Winter-limited vibrant picture screens now available at the former Uchiyama samurai residence—making you long for spring!Featuring a vibrant cherry blossom snowstorm and rabbits—the motif of the Uchiyama family's roof tiles —w…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Mikuni Festival
The Mikuni Festival is held every year on May 19–21, with the main event of the festival on May 20, and is best known for its unique floats. Each neighborhood of Mikuni builds a float as much as six and a half meters tall, depicting a figure …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Eiheiji Temple New Year’s Eve Bell Ringing and Illumination
On New Year’s Eve, the bell and central gate of Eiheiji Temple are lit up. Visitors are invited to ring the bell—traditionally, temples in Japan ring their bell to mark the new year. The central gate, which usually stays locked year-rou…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Awara Hot Springs Lunch & Sweets Tour Coupon
Lunch & Sweets Tour CouponThis coupon lets you explore Awara affordably!Choose one item from the gourmet selection.Choose one item from the snacks.Other benefits include making hot spring eggs and admission to the Fujino Gankuro Memorial Museum…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Echizen Ono Hina Festival
The Echizen Ono Hina Festival, which welcomes many visitors every year, will be held at two locations this year: Heisei Onoya Heizo and Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen Ono Arashima no Sato!Heisei Onoya HeizoThe venue, Heisei Onoya Heizo,…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Millennium Future Arts & Crafts Festival
Two days to discover contemporary crafts!! Exhibitions, market, workshops. A festival of craftsmanship where you can meet artisans and their skillsOver 100 artisans from across Japan—including traditional craftsmen and craft artists—g…
- Tannan
Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Maruoka Castle, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, offers a magnificent view of its castle tower floating among the cherry blossoms.During the festival period, 160 original lanterns illuminate the grounds around Maruoka Ca…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Nishiyama Park Illumination
The annual winter illumination at Nishiyama Park, a popular recreational spot for Sabae residents.Each family worked together to decorate a tree. The tree, with each family's wishes written on it, brightly decorates Nishiyama Park in winter.Abo…
- Tannan
Summer Wagasa Sky at Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Within the restored townscape of the Asakura Clan Ruins of Ichijodani, we have set up an exhibition spot featuring Japanese umbrellas.Colorful wind chimes and Japanese umbrellas add vibrancy to the restored townscape.The sight and sound of the wind…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Imajo Soba Festival
This event features local communities and organizations opening soba noodle shops, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of unique soba flavors. In addition to soba shops, booths selling local specialty products will also be set up. Held in the hist…
- Tannan
Echizen Pottery Festival
The Echizen Pottery Festival is held in late May each year. The centerpiece of the festival is a giant pottery market. Dozens of pottery makers set up stands, and sell items at lower prices than usual. The festival also features stage performances …
- Tannan
Feel like an eyeglass craftsman! Kids' eyeglass-making exp…
HighlightsSabae City in Fukui Prefecture is the City of Eyeglasses! Stepping off at Sabae Station, eyeglass motifs greet you throughout the town. Plus Jack is a rare workshop in this eyeglass city, handling every step of eyeglass production entirel…
- Tannan
