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Ikeda Grand Festival

The annual Ikeda Grand Festival held at Suwaazuki Shrine, the local shrine of Ikeda, takes place over three days from June 9th to 11th each year.The festival begins with the Eve Festival, featuring a dedication of the Urayasu Dance by local childre…

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Ikeda Grand Festival

Daffodil & Crab Fair @ Daffodil Festival

To coincide with the Daffodil Festival, Echizen Town will hold the "Daffodil & Crab Fair" at Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen.In addition to the charm of Echizen Daffodils, including gifts of Echizen Daffodils, there will also be…

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Daffodil & Crab Fair @ Daffodil Festival

Awara Onsen Oktoberfest

*Please note that the details below refer to the 2024 edition of the event. The event is held regularly; details on the next edition to come soon.The Awara Onsen Oktoberfest 2024 will be held over two days, Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, Octobe…

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Awara Onsen Oktoberfest

Maruoka Castle Projection Mapping Night "Hikari Musubi"

The only surviving castle keep in the Hokuriku region fuses with cutting-edge technology (projection mapping) to showcase Maruoka Castle's new appeal.Starting with a countdown display featuring illustrations of warriors associated with Maruoka …

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Maruoka Castle Projection Mapping Night

Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival

We are pleased to announce the 14th Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival.Last year's event was a huge success, welcoming approximately 10,000 visitors over two days.In addition to appreciating the wares, we have prepared activities for you t…

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Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival

Echizen Lacquerware Festival

Experience the charm of lacquerware at this event at Echizen Lacquerware Hall in the Kawada district, the birthplace of Echizen Lacquerware with a history of approximately 1,500 years.*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 editi…

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Echizen Lacquerware Festival

Summer Shoji (Former Uchiyama Residence)

Summer shoji screens featuring a window for viewing the castle have arrived at the annex of the Uchiyama Residence. Made from reeds, these screens are visually striking and allow a cool breeze to pass through.<Exhibition Period> April 25 (Sa…

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Summer Shoji (Former Uchiyama Residence)

Skating Rink "Happi-Rink" @ Happiring

The 2025 season is here! Friday, December 19, 2025 – Sunday, February 8, 2026The winter-limited skating rink will open again this year at Happi Terrace (Happiring), the semi-indoor plaza right outside Fukui Station!✨Various skating lessons, t…

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Skating Rink

Castle Festival

The Castle Festival is an annual event held on May 2nd and 3rd at Obama Shrine, on the grounds of the Obama Castle Site, which enshrines Lord Tadakatsu Sakai, the feudal lord of Wakasa Province.The festival features a grand drum performance, b…

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Castle Festival

Mizuumi Dengaku and Noh Dances

The Mizuumi Dengaku and Noh Dances, said to have been passed down since the Kamakura period of 1185-1333, has been preserved in this region for approximately 800 years.It is said to have begun when Hojo Tokiyori, the shikken (regent) of the Kamakur…

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Mizuumi Dengaku and Noh Dances

Kono Summer Festival

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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Kono Summer Festival

Summer Festa Mihama

*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 edition of the event. The event is held every year; details about the next edition coming soon.Summer Festa Mihama 2025 will be held at Mihama Town General Sports Park on Saturday, July 26.Featu…

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Summer Festa Mihama

Mihama Citizens' Regatta

Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, has focused on rowing since hosting the Fukui National Sports Festival in 1968, establishing itself as "Mihama, the Town ofBoats." This tournament is held to share the joy of rowing, deepen community bonds a…

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Mihama Citizens' Regatta

Awara Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival

*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 edition of the event. The festival is held every year; details on the next edition to come soon.This year's event runs from Saturday, June 7th to Sunday, June 15th!Located within the Echizen…

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Awara Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival

Toshi-no-Ichi Market

Katsuyama's Toshi-no-Ichi Market is held every year on the last Sunday of January along Honmachi Street in Katsuyama City.From early morning, Katsuyama's specialty products—woodcrafts, folk crafts, and more—line the street, fill…

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Toshi-no-Ichi Market

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 "Roadside Station Echizen Ono Arashima no Sato"!Heisei Onoya Heizo (MAP)The venue, He…

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Echizen Ono Hina Festival

Furuki-Yoki Hina Doll Exhibition

What is Hinamatsuri?The Japanese Doll Festival, or Girls' Day, is held on March 3 every year. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in trad…

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Furuki-Yoki Hina Doll Exhibition

Hatsu-Uchi "First Hammering of the New Year" Ceremony at T…

Hatsu-Uchi "First Hammering of the New Year" Ceremony, held annually at midnight on New Year's Day since the founding of Takefu Knife Village—a cooperative workshop for Fukui's traditional craft "Echizen Forged Blades&q…

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Hatsu-Uchi

Wakafes

Organized by the local volunteer-led "Wakafes Executive Committee," the event, held every October at Jomon Roman Park, features stage events, hands-on activities, and vendor booths, with the Wakasa East Chamber of Commerce Youth Division …

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Wakafes

Ajimano Man'yo Festival

The Man'yo Festival is held every year in early May in the Ajimano district of Echizen City, which is associated with the Man'yoshu anthology (万葉集, literally "Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves"), the oldest extant collection of…

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