Location List

This historic district preserves the rich merchant culture that has flourished since the Edo period. Once the commercial center of Takefu, it prospered through the Kitamaebune trading routes, and t...

The Goka area—comprising Otakichō, Iwamotochō, Oizuchō, Sadatomichō, and Shinzaikechō in Echizen City—is known as the birthplace of Echizen Washi, a papermaking tradition believed to span roughly 1...

This bridge spans from the Aoto inlet in the southwestern part of Obama Bay to the Oshima Peninsula. The vivid red bridge span cutting a striking line across the deep blue se From here, you can ...

Located along the middle reaches of the Kuzuryu River—Fukui Prefecture’s largest river—Eiheiji Town has long been blessed with pure water and a rich sake-brewing heritage. The Matsuoka district onc...

Hayase, now home to around 350 residents, is a small fishing village that once flourished with a population of 1,200. Lined with fine restaurants and inns, it prospered as a port of call for the Ki...

Built in 1580 at the peak of Mount Kameyama, rising about 249 meters above the Ono Basin, this hirayama-style castle commands sweeping views of its surroundings. Under the right weather conditions,...

Ono, long celebrated as the “Town of Water,” is blessed with abundant groundwater, with natural spring pools found throughout the city. Among them, Oshozu in Izumichō was selected as one of the...

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...

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...

Standing in Sanchōmachi, a designated Important Traditional Building Preservation Area in Japan, is an old ryōtei (traditional Japanese restaurant) housed in a historic townhouse with thousand-bamb...

Echizen Railway is a local railway operating in Fukui Prefecture, consisting of two lines: the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line and the Mikuni Awara Line. Established in 2003, it took over the former lines o...

The entire Echizen Coast is designated as Echizen-Kaga Coastal National Park. Among its highlights is Kochomon (Bird Call Gate), a natural tunnel formed by the relentless winds and waves of the Jap...

This is a shallow swimming beach located in the northwest part of Mikuni Port. During the season, it transforms into a vibrant marine resort, offering activities such as yachting, surfing, and wind...

This is recognized worldwide as a beautiful beach. It is a popular beach that received the first international environmental certification "BLUE FLAG" in Asia, characterized by its exceptional tran...

A small mountain located at the center of Fukui plain field. Has an art museum, museum and zoo.

Kuzuryu Lake is an artificial lake created by the construction of a rock-fill dam. The 'Dream Bridge,' constructed as a test case for the Seto Ohashi Bridge, gracefully blends into the majestic mou...

The 'Ninohama Promenade' extends from the Coastal Nature Park to Saki Port, featuring gentle slopes that allow for leisurely strolls along the coastline.

Tōjinbō refers to the massive columnar jointing that stretches for about 1 km along the northern coast of Fukui Prefecture. Such large-scale columnar jointing is rare worldwide and is considered on...