Located in the Ono basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, Echizen Ono Castle was built from around 1575, taking 4 to 5 years until completion. The keep of the castle stands on the 249-meter Mo...

A lake that stretches along National Route 305. It features the iconic red Iris Bridge.

This bridge spans the densely wooded Asuwagawa River Gorge, measuring 44 meters in length, 1.8 meters in width, and 12 meters in height. It is one of Japan’s rare vine suspension bridges, offering ...

This is one of the largest museums in Japan dedicated to dinosaurs. It features exhibits related to dinosaur information and artifacts.

Tagarasu is a small village in the Uchitomi district, located east of central Obama City. The Tagarasu terraced rice fields consist of 100 paddies, creating a landscape often described as a quintes...

This elegant Japanese house was built in the late Edo period (1781–1867). The single-story wooden structure showcases traditional craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail. The spacious gar...

Hokojima is located on the Echizen Coast in Minamisugocho, Fukui City, approximately 5 kilometers along National Route 305 from Takasu Beach toward Koshino. It features a columnar rock formation ab...

This is a historic building that represents modern architecture from the Taishō period (1912–1926). Built in 1923 as a venue for cultural exchange within the community, it hosted lectures, theater ...

The residence of the Fukui domain lord, the Matsudaira family, is known for its collection of shoin-style architecture built around a pond, closely integrated with the garden. Its spacious and clea...

The huge wall located in the Shimokurodani district of Ohno City was built for avalanche protection. It stands 15.5 meters tall and extends 300 meters in length. In the past, many lives were lost i...