Hello! This is the Fukui Tourism Federation. Fukui Prefecture is the area that is attracting the most attention now that access from Tokyo has become more convenient due to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. We will continue to disseminate Fukui Prefecture's Sightseeing spot Information and gourmet food, so thank you! ◆ What is Fukui Prefecture? Fukui Prefecture is a prefecture facing the Sea of Japan in the Chubu region, and with the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024, access from Tokyo has been connected in as little as 2 hours and 51 minutes. Since about 80% of the dinosaur fossils in Japan have been excavated here in Fukui Prefecture, it is also called the "Dinosaur Kingdom" and many facilities related to dinosaurs Restrooms available. In addition, Fukui Prefecture, which faces the Sea of Japan, is a Fisheries of One of the best in Japan, Restrooms available you can eat Fresh Seafood. In particular, "Echizen Snow Crab", "Wakasa Pufferfish" and "Echizen Flounder" are high-quality Gastronomical delicacies that can only be eaten here. Fukui Prefecture is also one of the world's one of the most eyewear producers, producing 95% of frames made in Japan. ◆Introducing popular Sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture Fukui Prefecture is broadly divided into the following four areas. ◇Awara, Sakai, Fukui City area ◇Eiheiji Temple / Okuetsu Area ◇Wakasaji area ◇Tannan Area Here, we will introduce recommended Sightseeing spots for each area. ◇Awara, Sakai, Fukui City area ・Tojinbo Often used in the climax scene of suspense dramas, Tojinbo is a cliff that stretches for about 1 kilometer, and has been selected as "The World's Three Greatest Scenic Spots", "National Natural Monument", "One of the 100 best geological sites in Japan", and "100 best sunsets in Japan". Thereare in recent years has also become popular as a spot where you can see the "Green Flash", in which the sun glows green for only a few seconds as it sets over the Sea of Sea of Japan. ・Fukui Castle Ruins It is the ruins of a castle built in 1606 by Tokugawa Ieyasu's second son "Hideyasu Yuki", and now the stone wall remains, and it There are popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms. ◇Eiheiji Temple / Okuetsu Area ・Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum It is one of the world's three major dinosaur museums, and exhibits about 50 dinosaur skeletons, fossils and markers, dioramas, Reconstructed models, etc. It is a Spot that everyone from children to Adults can enjoy. ・daihonzan Eiheiji Temple It is a Zen training dojo opened by Zen Master Dogen, and many Monks in ascetic training are still practicing even now. ◇Wakasaji area ・Mizu Island It is a small uninhabited island at the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, and you can cross to the island by ferry that runs daily during the Bathing in the sea. Because of its beauty, it is also called the "Hawaii of Hokuriku". ・Mikata Five Lakes The five lakes of Mikata Lake, Lake Suigetsu Lake, Lake Suga Lake, Lake Kugushi Lake, and Lake Hiruga Lake, which straddle the towns of Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture, are collectively called the Mikata Five Lakes. It is also called the "five-colored lake" because all the lakes have a different blue color. ◇Tannan Area ・Murasaki Shikibu Park This park was created because Murasaki Shikibu was a literature scholar of the Heian period who spent time in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture. You can see the golden Murasaki Shikibu statue wearing 12 single garments. ・Kazura Bridge With a total length of 44 meters, it is a suspension bridge of Squid Zura, which is rare in Japan. Restrooms available that if you pledge your love on the bridge, you will be happy forever. ◆ For sightseeing in Fukui Prefecture, "Hapi Bus" is recommended If you want to see popular Spots in Fukui Prefecture, we recommend "Hapi Bus". Hapi Bus is a regular sightseeing bus tour that allows you to visit attractive Sightseeing spots scattered around Fukui Prefecture safely and comfortably. You can choose a course that suits you, such as a seasonal course for each season and a course to compare the fruits of Fukui. It operates from one person, and Included amount the admission fee. You will also be accompanied by a guide, so you can fully enjoy your trip to Fukui. For details, please see the "Hapi Bus" Home page. ◆Representative festivals of Fukui Prefecture ◇Mikuni Festival It is a historic festivals held every May that has continued since the Edo period. It is one of the Three major Hokuriku festivals, and the sight of a festival float procession of Samurai Dolls with a height of 6.5 Meters parading through the In the town is impressive. ◇Toro Nagashi and Grand Fireworks Festival At the festival held every August in Tsuruga City, colorful "paper lantern" dye the sea with Kehi Pine Grove in the background, and about 8,000 fireworks Gari Ocean. ◇Tsuruga Festival (Kibi Jingu Festival) It is a festival held every September in Tsuruga City, and is Famous as "Kehi Long Festival" because it is held over 14 days. ◆Recommendations for Fukui Prefecture Recommendations for Fukui Prefecture, which has a Seasonal Nature environment, historical sights, delicious food, and traditional culture. Fukui Prefecture has been ranked first overall in the "Happiness Ranking of All 47 Prefectures" for five consecutive times. We will continue to introduce such Recommendations of Fukui Prefecture in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Echizen Tourism Federation. Echizen Town, Niu-gun, Towns, Towns, Fukui Prefecture, faces the Sea of Japan and has a population of about 19,000. In March 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture, making access to the Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture more convenient. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce you to the recommended sightseeing Spot in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture! Best regards! [What is Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture?] 】 Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture is a beautiful Town facing the Sea of Japan, and is a fascinating area of rich nature and history. Echizen Snow Crab is famous for its seafood and Echizen pottery, and is Visited by many tourists throughout the year. In 2005, the four Town/Village of Nyū District Asahi Town, Echizen Town, Miyazaki Village, and Oda Town merged to form "Echizen Town", which Restrooms available history. [Introduction of recommended Sightseeing spot in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture] ・Echizen Ninomiya Tsurugi Shrine (Tsurugi Shrine) Echizen Town Oda was the ancestral hometown of Oda Nobunaga, and Oda Nobunaga deeply revered Tsurugi Shrine as a Ujigami（clan deity）. The Main Shrine is designated as a prefectural cultural property, and the Bonshō bell is the third oldest in Japan and one of the six national treasures in Fukui Prefecture. ・Cape Echizen Cape Echizen is a cape with a series of 130 meters high cliffs jutting out into the Sea of Japan, where you can Unfolds a magnificent panorama of the sea. From the Observation decks, you can overlook Tojinbo and the Tsuruga Peninsula. It has also been selected as a "100 best sunsets in Japan". ・Roadside Station Echizen Located on the Echizen-Kaga Coast, it sells Fresh Local seafood and agricultural products, and is popular with tourists. Restrooms available are also restaurants where you can enjoy dishes made with Local ingredients, so you can enjoy the taste of Echizen. There is also a one-day hot spring facility that boasts an open-air bath, "Echizen Onsen Open-air Bath Fishermen's Fire" and the "Echizen Snow Crab Museum" where you can learn about the ecology of Echizen Snow Crab and nearby fish. ・Kocho Gate It is a cave about 15 meters high and about 30 meters wide with a hole gaping in the rock due to wave erosion on the Echizen Coast. The promenade is well maintained, so you can see the Kocho Gate up close. ・Nagasuhama Beaches It is the largest beaches in In the town and is crowded with many Beachgoers in summer. In the crystal clear waters, you can also enjoy marine sports such as Scuba Diving. [Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Specialty Products] ・Echizen pottery Echizen pottery is a traditional pottery from Echizen Town that dates back to the Heian period about 850 years ago. Echizen Pottery's Workshop also Held in Visiting the site and Hands-on workshops, and you can even create your own original creations. ・Echizen daffodils Echizen daffodils are a general term for Japanese daffodils that bloom on the Echizen Coast and are known as a Winter tradition in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, Echizen Town. Chiba Prefecture Boso Peninsula one of the Japan's Three Great Crowds along with Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture and the largest area in Japan. ・Echizen Snow Crab "Echizen Snow Crab" is a Snow Crab that is Unload to the fishing port of Fukui Prefecture, and the Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture boasts the highest Unload in Fukui Prefecture. Famous nationwide as a Taste of Winter, it is characterized by its sweetness and delicious taste, and is known as the finest variety of the top brand among snow crabs. Local traditional Japanese restaurants and restaurants serve dishes made with Fresh Echizen Snow Crab, which makes many gourmets Tantalize your taste buds!. ・Echizen Flounder Echizen Flounder is also known as a Specialty Product of Echizen Town. Exquisite sashimi, Cooked fish, grilled fish, and any other dish can be eaten deliciously. ・Other seafood In addition to Echizen Snow Crab and Echizen Flounder, Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture is known for its abundant Fresh seafood such as "Echizen shrimp," "sweet shrimp," "Squid," and "Turbo sazae." In Echizen Town, lively Kaisen Donburi is called "Hama no seikatsu donburi" and can be eaten at many restaurants in In the town. These Specialty Products also Restrooms available popular in Furusato Nozei thank-you gift. [Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture event introduction] ・Echizen Pottery Festival The Echizen Pottery Festival is the largest pottery market in Fukui Prefecture with the theme of Echizen pottery, bringing together Echizen pottery kilns in Fukui Prefecture. There are also shops selling traditional crafts and restaurants and bazaars. ・Echizen Port Fireworks Display Impressive fireworks such as Underwater fireworks will color the night sky of Echizen Town at the Echizen Fishing Port. It is the first fireworks to be Held in in Fukui Prefecture every year, and it tells Fukui Prefecture the visit of summer. ・Asahi Festival Paper-covered lantern floats parade through the towns. It is a historic festival that will celebrate its 49th anniversary in 2024. [Introducing the Tourist Information of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture! ] 】 Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture is a Sightseeing spot surrounded by beautiful nature and rich history. 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EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! How do you do! This is the Tsuruga Tourism Association. Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture is a city with a population of about 60,000 (as of April 2024) located in the Reinan Region of Fukui Prefecture. Kehi Pine Grove, one of Japan's three largest pine groves, and Kehi Jingu Shrine, one of Japan's three largest wooden Otorii gates, are attracting attention due to the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2024. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will continue to provide recommended Tourist Information and Latest Information on Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture. [What is Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture?] 】 Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture is a beautiful port city facing the Sea of Japan. It takes about 1 hour by JR from Kyoto and about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Osaka and Nagoya, easily accessible. In addition, in March 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga was opened, and the fastest connection between Tokyo and Tsuruga was Gari in 3 hours and 8 minutes. It has a long history of flourishing as a gateway to the continent, and you can see foreign container ships at the port of Tsuruga City, even now. [Introduction of recommended sightseeing spots in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture] ・Kehi Pine Grove The Hakushaseishou scenic spot "Kehi Pine Grove", which stretches about 1 Kilometers long in Tsuruga Bay, is one of the three major pine grove in Japan, along with Thee scenic pine groves of Japan (Shizuoka Prefecture) and Niji-no-Matsubara (Saga Prefecture), and is also designated as a national scenic spot. In the summer, it is open as a beaches and is overflowing with many Beachgoers. There are also promenades are maintained in the surrounding area, and you can enjoy walking throughout the year. ・ Leiji Matsumoto's manga character statues In 1999, as a commemorative project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Tsuruga Port, a monument statue of "Galaxy Railway 999 (Three Nine)" and "Space Battleship Yamato" by manga artist "Leiji Leiji Matsumoto" was created in the Symbol Road shopping street in Tsuruga City. There are 28 statues installed in the section from Tsuruga Station to Kehi Jingu Shrine. ・Tsuruga Museum Road Tsuruga Museum Road is a street where you can feel the history and culture of Tsuruga City. Historic buildings such as the Tsuruga City Museum (former Owada Bank Head Office) and sake breweries still remain, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of Tsuruga City at that time. ・Tsuruga City Museum The Tsuruga City Museum is a Museum built in 1927 using the Owada Bank head office, which was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 2017. Inside the Museum, there are many valuable documents and exhibits that tell the history of Tsuruga from ancient times to the present day. ・Nakaikemi Wetlands Nakaikemi Wetlands is a valuable wetland where you can see about 3,000 species of flora and fauna, including more than 60 endangered species, and was registered as a Ramsar Convention Wetlands in 2012. Throughout the year, you can enjoy nature observation and bird watching. ・Mizu Island Mizu Island is a small island floating in Tsuruga Bay with beautiful transparent water quality and white sand. In summer, you can take a daily ferry to the island, where you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling. ・Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse The Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse in Tsuruga Port is a historic building built in the Meiji era. In 2009, it was registered as a national registered tangible cultural property. Today, it is a popular Spot for tourists where you can enjoy history, culture and food, with restaurants, railway and port dioramas. ・Kehi Jingu Shrine Kehi Jingu Shrine is nicknamed "Keisan" by the citizens of Tsuruga. The 11 meters high Otorii Gate, which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property, is one of the Japan's three largest wooden Otorii gates along with Kasuga-taisha Shrine (Nara Prefecture) and Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima). ・Te no Ura Beaches Teura Beach is a popular beach in Tsuruga City. It is characterized by the most transparent sea and white sand beach in Tsuruga City, and is designated as Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park.. In summer, the beach is crowded with many Beachgoers, and you can enjoy activities such as beach volleyball and Barbecue, making it recommended for families. There are many other popular beaches in Tsuruga City, such as "Era Beach", "Akasaki Beaches", "Kehi no Matsubara Beach", "Tagui Beaches", "Itsuhata / Kakinoh Beaches", and "Nago Beaches", which are visited by many tourists during the summer season. ・Old Tsuruga Port Station Ramp Hut The Old Tsuruga Port Station Ramp Hut is an oil depot built around 1882 to store fuel for portable oil lamps used for train lighting. It is characterized by carefully stacked red bricks and opening arches, and is currently Open to the public as a tourist Spot. ・Kuroko Valley The Black River streams in a valley south of Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture. You can experience the Nature of Tsuruga City, such as Onigataki Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Tsuruga City, and Ikenohara Marsh, where rare animals and plants live. ・Mt. Nosaka It is a mountain with an elevation of 941 meters, and from the top you can overlook Lake Biwa in the distance. The Mountain trail is Well maintained, so beginners can easily enjoy climbing. 【Specialty products and gourmet foods of Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture】 ・Tsuruga Fugu Tsuruga fugu is one of the seafood of Tsuruga City. The season is from October to March, and it is popular as a Taste of Winter, and you can enjoy fugu sashimi and fugu nabe at Local ryotei and restaurants. ・Tsuruga sea bream Tsuruga sea bream farmed in the rough waters of the Sea of Japan has a firm body and the best Fatty ride. Whether it's sashimi, grilled with salt, or shabu-shabu, you can enjoy the deliciousness of Tsuruga sea bream in any cooking method. ・Echizen Crab Echizen crab Unloaded at Tsuruga Port and Mikuni Port is a Specialty Product that Representatives the Taste of Winter in Tsuruga City. Fresh crab has a sweet taste and can be enjoyed with boiled crab or crab sashimi. ・Sauce katsu-don (pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice) A sauce based on the Local Gourmet "Sauce katsu-don (pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice)" House sauce that Representative Fukui Prefecture is poured over the tonkatsu. It is a popular gourmet that has been loved by the people of Fukui Prefecture since the Taisho era. ・Heshiko Heshiko is a traditional preserved food in Tsuruga City made by Pickled in salt mackerel and then pickled in Rice malt. It has a unique flavor and is ideal as an accompaniment to freshly cooked rice or Ochazuke. It is a Gastronomical delicacies where you can feel the Local food culture of Tsuruga City. These specialty products are also very popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment. 【Introduction of festivals and events in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture】 ・Floating paper lantern ceremony and fireworks festival Held in every August, it is a major event in Tsuruga City, and with the Sea of Japan in the background, beautiful paper lanterns are swept away and magnificent fireworks are launched in the night sky. Fascination many tourists and colors the summer nights of Tsuruga City. ・Kehi Jingu Shrine Annual Grand Festival Tsuruga Festival The Kehi Jingu Shrine Annual Grand Festival-Tsuruga Festival is the most traditional festival in the Hokuriku region, which is Held in every September. Mikoshi (portable shrines) and six festival floats from Kehi Jingu Shrine parade through the town, and the sound of Drums and flutes echoes throughout the city. In addition, various stalls are lined up in the Precincts, stage events are held, and it is crowded with many tourists. 【Disseminating Tourist Information of Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture】 Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture has many tourist Spot that Fascination people who visit beautiful nature and rich history. With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, access to Tsuruga City has improved. Enjoy a wonderful time in Tsuruga City, where new discoveries and impressions await. COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended Tourist Information and the latest Information deals in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, so please follow us!

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The inn I would like to introduce this time is "Kagoya". ・ From autumn to Spring, you can taste snow crab dishes. The salt-boiled, pot, cooked rice, and snow crab soup set "Snow Crab Zukushi" is available to non-inn guests by reservation. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Kagoya 【Address】51-5 Shimosagano, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7351 Check-in/Check-out is 4:00 p.m., Check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】5 cars

From March 3rd, the work of lowering the boat (unloading the boat) was carried out, and on the 9th, the scallop fishing ground was created, and on the 16th, the horsehair crab basket fishing began. It is the dawn of the sea of Yumu. The creation of scallop fishing grounds is an important work to raise the fields in order to salvage the fish that could not be caught during last year's fishing season and to prepare for aquaculture from May. We haven't finished putting all the baskets for horsehair crab fishing, but the first day's catch was 4350 kg! More fish are landed than last year. Continuing from last year, it seems that there are more medium-sized and large crabs than small ones, and the initial price is about 3,000 yen higher per kilogram than last year, and the beach is crowded. There are still drift ice off the coast. We wish you a safe operation.

Seasonal Chef "Recommended" Dinner Course 1. The menu for February is [Japanese kaiseki] Please enjoy ✨ the chef's special dinner course using plenty of seasonal ingredients For desserts, 4~5 items are provided ♪ by wagon service on a daily basis. 〈Menu〉 ・ Seasonal sauce 　 ・Soi, scallops, sweet shrimp sashimi 　 ・Grilled bonito sansho 　 ・ Cooking crab majo and vegetables 　 ・ Rice cooked with bamboo (incense miso soup) 　 ・Today's Fun Dessert Wagon 　　Rice flour Swiss roll cake 　　Cherry Panna Cotta 　　Matcha and yuzu gateau chocolate 　　Chocolate and strawberry shortcake 　　Black honey ice cream Limited to 15 meals a day! The price is ¥4,800 per person. Please come and visit us!

Was going to go fishing. The fish didn't catch, but a big crab was caught.

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Immediately after getting off at Yotsuya 3-chome Station in Tokyo, a crustacean specialty store is located in the well-known gourmet town "Arakicho"! On this day, cooked rice ?? with extra-large crab The rough loosened crab meat is juicy. When you stir it in with the rice and take a bite, the flavor of the crab soaked in the rice grains is combined to make it the most delicious! Before I knew it, I had refilled two cups. Have a full stomach of seasonal crabs. Japan is one of the winter pleasures.

Mokuzu crab of "Minshuku Kagoya" in Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture

At the restaurant "Kaichuen" in the Kinosaki hot spring town of Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, enjoy the famous crab dish. In particular, the crab sashimi was exquisite with a melty texture and a mild sweetness.

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