Culture Fujishima Shrine, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Founded in 1876, Fujishima Shrine in Fukui city enshrines Nitta Yoshisada, the prominent historical figure who died supportin...
11 Ride a Horse at Fukui Horse Park Shozo Fujii Fukui Horse Park: Located by the Kuzuryu River in the west of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, this stadium also serves as 'Fuku...
12 Two Historical Ponds at Taicho-ji Takako Sakamoto There are two historically important ponds at Taicho-ji Temple in Fukui, which was founded by the famous monk Taicho in the N...
13 Four Seasons of Takasu Seashore Shozo Fujii Echizen Kaigan Seashore covers the areas from Tsuruga to Mikuni. On its northern part, there is Takasu Kaigan Seashore, which...
9 Fox Shrine inside Shibata Shrine Takako Sakamoto Fox Shrine inside Shibata Shrine in Fukui: Although it's small and doesn't stand out, it's been here long before Shibata Shri...
Culture Dramatic Kanegasaki Castle Ruins Takako Sakamoto In Tsuruga, Fukui, two major battles were fought; in 1337 between Ashikaga and Nitta Armies, and 1570 between Oda Nobunaga an...
9 Konzenji Temple in Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Konzenji Temple in Tsuruga, Fukui, is located at the foot of Mt. Kanegasaki. The temple was once headquarters of the Nitta Yo...
14 Resurrected Big Buddha of Fukui Takako Sakamoto Big Buddha Statue of Fukui sits silently at Koshoji Temple. The face of the original stone statue is exhibited at the temple ...
13 Takefu Knife Village, Fukui Shozo Fujii Takefu Knife Village, located in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, is a studio and museum featuring cutting edge products and a prou...
15 Kasumigajo Park and Maruoka Castle Takako Sakamoto Kasumigajo Park is a beautiful garden/park located at the foot of Maruoka Castle in Sakai city, Fukui. It's especially beauti...