About Awara To the happiest towns in a happy prefecture Located in the northernmost part of Fukui Prefecture, it is bordered by Sakai City Mikuni Town to the west, Maruoka Town Sakai Town to the south, Kaga City in Ishikawa Prefecture to the northeast, and Sea of Japan to the northwest. It covers an area of 116.98 square Kilometers, with Lake Hokugata and Sakai Northern part hills in the Northern part, JR Ashihara Hot Spring Station and two urban areas centered on Awara Hot spring resort in the center, countryside in the southwest, and Elevation 500 Meters ~ 600 Meters in the east, JR Hokuriku Main Line (Ashihara Hot Spring Station), Hokuriku Automobile Expressway (Kanatsu Interchange), The main traffic route of National Highway No. 8 runs north-south. It is equipped with a diverse and rich environment, such as a paddy field area north of the Kuzuryu River, a hilly area where vegetable and fruit tree production is thriving, a mountainous area with a landscape of satochi Satoyama, the Coast Line and Lake Hokugata designated as the Echizen-Kaga Coast National Park, and the Awara Hot Spring that will soon celebrate its 140th anniversary. History of Awara The Awara Hot Spring is characterized by a Rural Scenery that can be seen from the inn. It began in Meiji 16 (Meiji 16), when a well for irrigation was dug in a paddy field, and a warm salty hot spring happened to gush out. After that, the people of each village dug hot springs, and hot springs sprang up everywhere, and now there are only 74 of them. We divide the Hot spring resort into three areas and build a shrine to protect the even now Hot Spring. Healing the fatigue of your trip with a luxurious garden elaborate for each ryokan, Fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, and meticulous service full of humanity. Today, there are about 30 accommodations, each operating in a different style. Accommodations can be selected according to the type of favorite and the composition of the members of the trip. Awara Hot Spring Spring quality effective for In Awara Hot Spring, there is no communal management of hot water, and each facilities has several Hot Spring wells. For this reason, the components of the Hot Spring are slightly different depending on the facilities, and you can Fun the hot water with a different feel. A Hot Spring place with many beautiful landladies known only to those in the know "Hot water for beautiful skin" 【 Spring quality 】 Neutral ~ slightly alkaline chloride-containing earth saline spring Sodium, potassium 【 Spring temperature 】 33.5~77.5°C 【 effective for 】 < bath > rheumatism, chronic dermatitis, neuralgia, atopic dermatitis <Drinking> Chronic gastric catarrh, chronic gastetric acidopenia

June 29 (Sat) Pool OPEN! ⛱️ Shibamasa World Shibamasa World has one of the largest resort pools in Japan. Tomorrow, the pool will finally open ?? for business In addition to the standard stream pools, slides, and kids pools, there is a water slide "The Monster Wing" that looks like a roller coaster that repeats rapid ascents and plummets, and a huge yen slider "The Monster Slider" with a height of about 30 m. Guinness World Records 2005 certified "Float Slider Triple Zaurus" and "Caribbean Beach", one of the largest wave pools on the Sea of Japan side, are full ?? of attractive pools In addition, at the Limited Time event "Dinosaur Water Park", you will ??? be greeted by cute dinosaur floats and slides And! At the "Dinosaur Forest", which has just opened in this Spring, there will be a "Dinosaur Forest Night Tour" from July 13 (Sat) ~ July 15 (Mon, holiday), July 20 (Sat) ~ September 1 (Sun Held in ? After enjoying the pool, why not ?? go to the forest at night shrouded in darkness to investigate the ecology of dinosaurs It is ☺ also full of delicious Shibamasa gourmet food and Souvenirs that can only be found here! ࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶ Shibamasa World Fukui-ken Sakai City Mikuni Town Hamachi 45 TEL 0776-81-2110 ? Pool opening period: Saturday, June 29, 2024 ~ Monday, September 23, 2024 ? Starlight Pool is open: July 13 (Sat) ~ July 15 (Mon), July 20 (Sat) ~ September 1 (Sun)

Lunch has started ?✨ "Heshiko Workshop Resting Place Minami" A restaurant ? loved by Locals in Mikuni Minato, a port towns that flourished in the Kitamae ship trade from Edo to Meiji It is ♪? a restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of Fukui Prefecture's local cuisine, "Heshiko" What is "Heshiko"? ?? Local cuisine in which the internal organs of the fish are taken out, pickled in salt, and then pickled in rice bran. In the case of Minami no, it is pickled in rice bran, which condenses the delicious taste of the high-quality fat of mackerel, and because it is shallowly pickled with low salt content, it is a ? Gastronomical delicacies ?? ♀️✨ that you should definitely taste at least once This time, we will introduce the following: "Minami's best set that takes advantage of the characteristics of Heshiko rice bran" A lunch menu that takes advantage of the characteristics of Minami no popular menu and Heshiko rice bran, and is limited ? to 15 meals a day! The fried horse mackerel pickled in homemade Heshiko rice bran is decomposed by the characteristics of fermented (Heshiko) rice bran, and the contents are surprisingly crispy ~ plump! ?? In addition to deep-fried kombu skewers and fried chicken, which are also Minami no big Popular menu, it is a well-bari set full of recommendations such as taste Jade, broiled Heshiko flakes ?, etc ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Heshiko Workshop Minami Resting Place　 3-5-26 Sanno, Sakai City Mikuni Town, Fukui Business hours: Open only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays *Course meal reservation required (2 days in advance) 11:00 ～ 15:00(L.O.14:15) 16:30～21:00(L.O.20:30) Regular holiday: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Other temporary closures available) Parking lot: 5 cars in Parking Lot 1, Parking Lot 2 6 cars ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? In addition to lunch, you can Use for various occasions such as banquets, ceremonies, and dinners at the beginning of meals, and Souvenirs can also be purchased ??? ♀️

Tojinbo Mikuni Hot Spring Yuaport ♨ Located at the southern end of Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach, it is a popular One-day hot spring facilities not only for Local but also for tourists who can take a bath while looking at the Sea of Japan ☺️? From "Minato Yu", the Nine-headed Dragon River flows into the ocean, From "Kamome no Yu", you can ✨ see Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach where the Sunset sets The spring quality of "Tojinbo Mikuni Hot Spring" is a sodium-calcium-chloride spring. Salt covers the skin like a veil and keeps it warm and moisturized, so it is effective for cold sensitivity and Relief from fatigue! Healing your ♨ daily fatigue And after ? taking a bath We recommend ? taking a break or dining at the Mr./Ms. Lounge where you can see the Horizon or the sea terrace on the 2nd floor Photogenic sweets, Seasonal menu, and photogenic interiors... ✨ It is a ? space where you can relax and unwind. Also, the morning bath that is Held in regularly and the Fun performance are also noteworthy ?! ?◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌?? Tojinbo Mikuni Hot Spring Yuaport Fukui Prefecture Sakai City Mikuni Town inn 2-18-1 TEL: 0776-82-7070 (Phone reception: 10:00~23:00) Business hours: 10:00~23:00 (Last reception 22:30) Closed: 3rd Wednesday of every month ?◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌??

"koto.koto." ?? Located on a street called Hiroko alley in Mikuni Minato, "koto.koto." is a restaurant ✨ where you can enjoy macrobiotic rice and healthy sweets based on the concept of "body, joy, and feast" The interior of the storehouse, which was renovated five years ago in the Meiji era, is a ?? ♀️ wonderful space that retains the atmosphere of that time When you hear the word "macrobiotics", "It looks good for your body", "Diet meals" or "Will you be full?", etc., what people who usually care about beauty and health eat! Squid may have ? a strong image Of course, if you are such a person! However, the rice of "Kototo" is so satisfying that I am surprised that "this is macrobiotics!?", and everything is very satisfying ?, including the ingredients, cooking, and appearance In particular, the Popular "Car Cutlet" for lunch is exquisite ✨ The savory flavor crisped with brown Rice flour is addictive! In addition, sweets using Rice flour and amazake are also available ?. The "Chiffon Mr./Ms." made with brown Rice flour and soy cream in the photo has a fluffy texture ? that you wouldn't think of as brown Rice flour After having a delicious and healthy meal with "Kototo", you will really feel that your body is in order... ✨ When you come nearby, please enjoy ☺♪ the retro towns of Mikuni Port and the "feast of joy in the body" ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.· koto.koto. Fukui Sakai City Mikuni Town Minami Honmachi 3-3-34 TEL：0776‐82‐2000 Business days: Wednesday 　　　　Thursday 　　　　Friday 　　　　Saturday Business hours:11:30~16:00 Lunch and café menus are available for takeout! ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.·

Fukui: ? Lots of love! Welcome to Sakai City! In front of the Mikuni Station Tourist Information Center on the Echizen Railway Mikuni Station A local capsule toy is now available ??. There are two patterns of shapes, an acrylic stand and an acrylic object, and there are a total of 9 types Restrooms available of patterns, and ✌️✨ there are a lot of cute sights and Specialties that are perfect for Fukui souvenirs. You can only get the Hokuriku Shinkansen W7 series and Fukui Station designs at Fukui Station, Nanjo SA, and Mikuni Station Sightseeing Information Center ?! Squid ? for memories and souvenirs of your trip Please feel free to stop by ☺️

This Spring Renewal ? "Wind Forest" Located on a small hilltop in Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, it is a popular inn as a tourist base.•* ̈* ? The wallpaper in the Inside the Museum uses precious Katsugaya stone, which is also used for the tiles of Maruoka Castle, and Echizen washi paper, which is counted as one of the three Daiwa papers in Japan. The interior of the newly renovated guest room (1 room) has a glossy lacquered floor and Echizen washi wallpaper. ? It has ?? a profound and modern Japanese atmosphere The orange sunset that can be seen from the guest room is sure ???✨ to heal your tired mind and body Restrooms available are large public baths with open-air baths and Roux with semi-open-air baths ♨️ For dinner, we recommend ?✨ eating out courses that you can choose from miyoshiro (teppanyaki), S'Amuser (French), Birdland (Italian), Ushiwakamaru (yakiniku), etc. You can ??✨choose from a wide variety of partner stores that Representative the gourmet Towns︎ ́- ?◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌?? Forest of the Wind 〒913-0048 4-5-16 Midorigaoka, Sakai City Mikuni Town, Fukui TEL：0776-97-9880 (Reservations 9:00~19:00) Check-in/15:00 Check-out/10:00 Parking: Free 8 cars All rooms are equipped with WIFI ◈ Japanese modern 12 tatami Roux (1 room) new! ◈ Roux with double semi-open-air bath (1 room) ◈Japanese-style room 12 tatami Roux (4 rooms) ?◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌???◌??

Sakai City's uniqueness shines. Official character⭐ "Hoyamaru Sakai" What is "Sakai Hoyamaru"? ?? An apprentice detective dog (Pomeranian ?) who is an official character of Sakai City who just exploded on March 23 and is looking for the "uniqueness" of Sakai City Although I am looking for "uniqueness" in Tojinbo and Maruoka Castle, I'm not good at heights and I tremble ... ꒰ᐢ´• ·̭ •`ᐢ꒱? The hat with the image of columnar joints "Tohiro hat" is a charm point ⭐ Please come ?? to "Sakai Hoyamaru"

Kono Summer Festival 20th Anniversary of the Merger!! Put the best thoughts on it Kono's fireworks, opening party! In a fantasy world that colors the night sky Spend a special time with your loved ones. Date & Time: Saturday, July 27, 2024 (Reiwa 6) 　　　　* In case of stormy weather, it will be postponed to the next day. Place: Minami Echizen Town Korakujo Beaches Contents Open stalls Village from 4 p.m. 　　　　Fireworks start at 8 p.m. Contact us 　　　　Minami Echizen Town Tourism and Town Planning Division 　　　　TEL　0778-47-8002

How do you do! My name is Fukui Prefecture DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau. Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture is a fascinating area where rich nature, beautiful landscapes, and history and culture intersect. Sakai City is located in the northern part of Fukui Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce in detail the recommended tourist Spots, Specialty Products, and historical background of Sakai City, so thank you! ■■■ Access Access to Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture is convenient by train and automobile. With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen from the Tokyo metropolitan area, it became easily accessible. From Ashihara Hot Spring Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line, buses run to various parts of the city, providing easy access to sightseeing spots. It can also be easily visited by car from the Hokuriku Expressway's Kanazu IC and Maruoka IC. ■■■ Nature & Landscape Sakai City has many beautiful natural landscapes. One of the most famous is "Tojinbo". The Tojinbo is a precipitous cliff that juts out into the Sea of Japan, and its magnificent scenery, which was created over a period of more than 10,000 years, Overwhelming visit people. In addition, there is a "Mikuni Port" near the Tojinbo, Restrooms available you can enjoy Fresh seafood. ■■■ History & Culture Sakai City is also Restrooms available in areas steeped in ancient history and culture. In the Edo period, Mikuni Town flourished as a port of call for Kitamae ships. Even today, the historic towns of Mikuni Minato have been preserved, and you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period just by walking around. In addition, "Mikuni Festival" is a traditional Festival that is Held in every May, and luxurious festival float parade the city and fascinates many tourists. ■■■ Specialty products and gourmet food Sakai City is rich in delicious gourmet food made with local ingredients. One of the most famous is "Echizen Snow Crab". In the winter season, you can enjoy the Freshly caught Echizen Snow Crab, which is Visited by many tourists. In addition, "Sweet shrimp from Mikuni Port", "Koshihikari rice from Fukui Prefecture", "Wakasa beef", and "Echizen Buckwheat noodles" are also exquisite, so you can fully enjoy the taste of Local. ■■■ Tourist Spot Sakai City is rich not only in history and nature, but also in tourist spots that you can enjoy. Below are some of Sakai City's most popular tourist Spot, along with their features. ■ Tojinbo One of the one of the best tourist spots in Fukui Prefecture, "Tojinbo" is a tourist Spot that is also used as a filming location for many dramas. Facing the Sea of Sea of Japan, the cliffs are more than 20 meters high and stretch for about 1 km, and overwhelming natural beauty Unfolds. Such large-scale columnar joints are valuable in the world, and are listed as one of the "world's three great columnar joints". The Scene, with its cliffs more than 20 Meter high, is There are worth seeing. You can also enjoy a Sunset Cruise, and Tojinbo, which is dyed in the sunset, is exceptional. ■ Mikuni Minato It is a historic port Town that flourished as a port of call for Kitamae Ship during the Edo period. Even now, the Old streets with an atmosphere remains, and you can enjoy a walk while feeling the history. In particular, the Old streets of Mikuni Minato, such as the Former Kishina Family Residence and the former Morita Bank Head Office, and the Mikuni Shrine are highlights. You can also taste Fresh seafood from the Sea of Sea of Japan and "Mikuni Spicy Soba (Buckwheat Noodles)" made with grated spicy radish. ■ Maruoka Castle Also known as Kasumiga Castle, it is famous as the castle with the oldest surviving castle tower in Japan. The castle was built in 1576 and has even now maintained its appearance and is designated as a 100 Famous Castles of Japan and National Important Cultural Property. The cherry blossoms around the castle are in bloom in the Spring, and it There are also popular as a cherry blossom viewing Spot as a "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots of Japan". ■ Shibamasa World It is a large amusement park for families, boasting a vast site of 560,000 square meters. It is a theme park where you can play for one day, including one of the largest Dinosaur Attractions in Japan and the indoor amusement park "Kids Paradise". In the summer, one of the largest resort pools in Japan is open, and you can also enjoy the night pool for a limited time. There are also plenty of Activities to enjoy throughout the year, such as golf and Barbecue. ■ Echizen Matsushima Aquarium It is an aquarium facing the Sea of Japan, and dolphin and sea lion shows are popular. In addition, there are plenty of hands-on activities such as petting feeding experiences and overnight aquariums. Restrooms available of various marine life can be enjoyed by children and adults. ■■■ Summary of introduction of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture is a fascinating region that combines natural beauty, rich history and culture, and delicious specialty products. We will continue to introduce Information on many tourist Spots in the future, so we hope you will visit Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture!

Gokoichi Bus is in operation! As a means of transportation from the station to Sightseeing spots, we operate the route bus "Gokoichi Bus" that departs and arrives at Tsuruga Station and Mihama Station and goes around the Mikata Five Lakes. 〔Operating period〕 Saturday, March 16, 2024 ~ Sunday, November 24, 2024 Limited service on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (*Operates every day on April 27 (Sat) ~ May 6 (Mon)) 〔Route〕 Depart from Tsuruga Station or Mihama Station and return to Tsuruga Station or Mihama Station via Sightseeing spots such as Mihama Town Lake Center, Rainbow Line Summit Park, Kumagawa Inn Jomon Roman Park, and Mikata Station. For details, please see the flyer or website. *Seat reservations are not possible. * There are when the operation is changed or suspended due to the infection status of the new coronavirus. Please check the operation status in advance. (Phone) Fukui Railway Linghoku Office TEL 0778-21-0712

[Bicycle Diary] This morning, at the same time as opening the window, two inbound customers came to rent bicycles. I wanted to run on the Mikata Five Lakes, so I asked them to join the Cycling for Tourist Association members that I had originally planned! Cycling while riding slowly and enjoying Nature with everyone. On the way, the tires are deflated! When I was making a noise, a nearby person lent me an air pump, which was helpful. He had already stayed in Japan for many nights and seemed to have been to many places, but he was very happy that the Mikata Five Lakes were good, so I think it was a good memory.

Sagaki Kuniyoshi Castle 1. The fortified castle that stopped the invasion of the "impregnable" Asakura forces 2. The "stone wall castle" that appeared in the excavation 3. "The colors of the Ruins of the Castle" in the four seasons and the "Superb view of Wakasa" seen from the Ruins of the Castle Kuniyoshi Castle was a mountain castle located in "Sagaki" in the eastern part of Mihama Town, and during the Sengoku period, it was a "border castle" that protected the border between Wakasa and Tsuruga provinces. It is said that Awaya Koshinaka Morikatsuhisa, a heavy retainer of the Wakasa Province guardian daimyō Takeda, Use the old castle in the 2nd year of Koji (1556). The Battle of Kuniyoshi Castle, which made Kuniyoshi Castle famous for its bravery, began in the 6th year of Eiroku (1563) when the invasion of the Echizen Asakura clan was repelled, and until the first year of Tensho (1573), when the Asakura clan was destroyed, the Awaya forces stood at Kuniyoshi Castle to welcome the Asakura forces that attacked almost every year, and the castle never fell. Scene of this battle was circulated in the old story of Tanabe Hantao Yasuji, a local samurai who participated in the Awaya faction, as a military record "Kuniyoshi Basket Castle". By the way, the castle was called "Sagaki Castle" at that time, but "Kuniyoshi Castle" became established due to the spread of "Kuniyoshi Castle". 　In the first year of Motogame (1570), he welcomed an army of 30,000 men led by Oda Nobunaga to attack the Asakura clan. Nobunaga, who entered Kuniyoshi Castle with Kinoshita Tokichiro (Toyotomi Hideyoshi), Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Akechi Mitsuhide, the protagonist of this year's taiga drama, had an audience with Katsuhisa and the local samurai who fought the siege battle, and praised them, according to the Kuniyoshi Castle Chronicle. Later, in the 11th year of Tensho (1583), a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ki Village Hitachisuke, became the lord of the castle and opened a Castle Town. Restrooms available is the Origin of the current Sagaki Village, and in the Edo period it prospered as a Shukuba on the Tango Highway. Like the Town, the appearance of that time remains strong. 　The castle was abandoned in the 11th year of Kanei (1635) in the first half of the Edo period when Sakai Tadakatsu replaced the Kyogoku clan as the lord of the Obama domain, and the Sagaki Town Magistrate's Office was built in the south of Ruins of the Castle instead. On the site, the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum opened in 2009 (Heisei 21). Designated as a Towns Historic Site in 1983 (Showa 58) (1983), in order to preserve and utilize the Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins, which is a local historical heritage, excavations that began in 2000 (Heisei 12) (2000) It was thought that the Sengoku period mountain castle that repelled the onslaught of the Asakura forces would remain as it was, but as a result of the survey, a large group of foundation stone buildings and a stone wall showing the traces of a destroyed castle that uniformly collapsed the upper half and buried the lower half, The huge foundation stone and mirror stone of the northwest Toraguchi of the Yamagami Honmaru, and the remains of a building (castle tower?) on the earthen altar in the south corner of the Honmaru were discovered, greatly overturning the image of Kuniyoshi Castle. These remains are thought to be the result of a major renovation by the Toyotomi daimyo Village Hitachisuke to show off the power of the new lord, but they did not Restrooms available Documents. It is the "truth" that has only been revealed through excavations. 2017 (Heisei 29) (2017), it was selected as a "One of the 100 best castles in Japan" by the Japan Castle Association, and in the Spring, it welcomes many Visiting the site while showing the colors of the four seasons, such as the cherry blossoms and butterfly flower Ruins of the Castle that bloom in the Castle Town persimmons, the semi-summer clusters where the leaves are dyed white in summer, the Autumn leaves of Seirenji Temple and Tokushoji Temple in autumn, and the silver world in winter. Promenade is maintenance up to the main maru, but there is no end in sight on the 99-turn slope, and you will actually feel "impregnable". However, when you finally reach the Ruins of Honmaru, the majestic Nature and beautiful scenery of Wakasa will welcome you and make you forget all the hardships you have had so far. Sagaki Kuniyoshi Castle Mikata-gun Mihama Town Sagaki, Fukui Contact us Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum (Phone 0770-32-0050)

Hello! This is the Wakasamihama Tourist Association. We will COOL JAPAN VIDEOS to disseminate the tourist Recommendations of Mikata-gun Mihama Town Fukui Prefecture, so thank you! ◆What is Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture? ◆ Mihama Town Fukui Prefecture is a Town with a beautiful beach facing the Sea of Japan, as the name suggests. With a population of about 8,600 (as of 2024), it fascinates tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and numerous Specialty Products that can only be visited in Mihama Town. With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to the neighboring city of Tsuruga, access from the Kanto region has become very smooth. ◆The charm of Mikata Five Lakes, a recommended tourist Spot in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ The most popular tourist spot in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture is the Mikata Five Lakes, which is a Ramsar Convention Wetlands and a Japan Agricultural Heritage Site. "Mikata Five Lakes" is a general term for the following five lakes that straddle Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture. Kugushi Lake Hiruga Lake Mikata Lake Suigetsu Lake Suga Lake "Mihama Town Lake Center" is recommended as a base to fully enjoy sightseeing in the Mikata Five Lakes Sightseeing. In the Inside the facility, there are stylish cafes, restaurants such as Hot dog using deer sausage, and an outdoor terrace where you can spend Healing time while looking at There are lake. If you want to enjoy the Mikata Five Lakes from the surface of the lake, a sightseeing boat is recommended. Powered by renewable energy stored from solar panels, it is a lake mobility (battery-propelled sightseeing boat). This is the first ship in Japan powered solely by renewable energy. Guided tours can be enjoyed for about 50 minutes round trip. Mihama Station Bicycle Rental is recommended for those who want to enjoy the Mikata Five Lakes from around the Lake Shu. "Around the Five Lakes = Gokoichi", which goes around the lake by bicycle, is a course of about 33 Kilometers and you can enjoy cycling for about 4 hours. Feel the breeze of the Mikata Five Lakes and soak up the different scenery of each lake. For those who want to enjoy the Mikata Five Lakes from the sky, we recommend the "Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line" where you can see the spectacular view of the five lakes from above. It is a Driving course with a total length of about 11 kilometers, and you can climb the Rainbow Line Summit Park on the way by lift or cable car. Restrooms available at the top of the mountain, where you can overlook a 360-degree panorama of the Mikata Five Lakes and the Sea of Sea of Japan, including Footbath and sofa terrace, where you can enjoy sweets and special lunch boxes. Mikata Five Lakes, you can enjoy the charm of Mikata Five Lakes from different perspectives, from the sky (rainbow line), from the surface of the lake (battery-powered sightseeing boat), and from the Lake Shu (Cycling)! ◆Introduction to Sightseeing spots in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ ・Suishohama Beach There are seven Beaches in Restrooms available Mihama Town, and the most popular of them is the Suishohama Beach that was selected as the "88 best bathing beaches in Japan". Visit by more than 150,000 Beachgoers every year, with a beautiful white Coast with fine sand and emerald green shallow waters. ・Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum It is a document museum where you can learn about the mountain castle "Kuniyoshi Castle Ruins" of the Sengoku period and its Castle Town. A topographic model of the area around Kuniyoshi Castle introduces the historical towns. ・Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori The Roadside Station opened in 2023 and is packed with Fresh vegetables, fruits, and gourmet foods from the Mihama Town of Fukui Prefecture that can only be enjoyed here. Use it can be used as a tourist information or as a resting place, so it is perfect for stopping by during your trip. ◆Specialty products of Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ ・Heshiko Fukui's Local cuisine "Heshiko" is a traditional fermented food Ancient tradition in Fukui Prefecture and is pickled in Mackerel rice bran for one year. Its flavorful taste is loved on Local tables. It is also a great Souvenir. ・Seafood Yellowtail, crab, and pufferfish dishes are recommended specialty products of Mihama Town in winter. Freshly Unloaded seafood makes many tourists' Tantalize your taste buds!. There are many inn such as inns and guesthouse in the Mihama Town of Fukui Prefecture, Restrooms available you can taste these seasonal Fresh Seafood at dinner. ◆Events in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ ・Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-war The nearly 400-year-old country selection Intangible folk cultural assets "Underwater tug of war" is Held in every January. A large rope 30 cm thick and 40 Meter long is stretched over the canal that connects the Hiruga Lake and the Sea of Japan, and in a headband men excitingly tug of war the rope and pray for a good fishing year and the safety of the sea. ・Munakata Shrine Benten Festival At the Munakata Shrine Benten Festival, which is held every July, Mikoshi (portable shrines) are moved on a boat with bright streamers, and young people take sumo wrestling on the boat and drop each other into the sea in a rough manner ◆Disseminating recommended Tourist Information in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture◆ Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture is an attractive town with rich nature and history. We will send out Recommendations so that you can fully enjoy sightseeing in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, so thank you!

Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is Katsuyama City Tourism Town Planning Co., Ltd. Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is a city with a population of about 20,000 located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. It is one of the One of the best in Japan heavy snowfall areas and is designated as a Special heavy snowfall area. With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture in 2024, access from Central Tokyo has become more convenient. In this First Post of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, I will briefly introduce Recommendations for Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture. Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is a city of dinosaurs Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is also known as the excavation site of dinosaur fossils in One of the best in Japan. In the 1980s, when it was said that dinosaur fossils were not excavated in Japan, crocodile fossils were found in Katsuyama City, and full-scale excavation of dinosaur fossils began in 1989. In the 1990s, dinosaur fossils such as iguanodon were collected, and in 1995, the skeleton of the whole body was reconstructed for the first time in Japan. In 2000, the world's three largest dinosaur Museum "Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum" opened, and the name of Katsuyama City became known around the world. In the 2010s, new species of dinosaurs were announced one after another, and in 2017, five types of dinosaur fossils, including Fukui Raptor and Fukuisaurus, and their excavation sites were designated as "National Natural Monuments". ◇Introduction of Sightseeing spots in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture ・Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum The vast exhibition facilities consists of three zones: "The World of Dinosaurs," "Earth Science," and "History of Life," and you can fully enjoy the world of dinosaurs with 50 dinosaur skeletons, hundreds of 1,000 specimens, large-scale Restored Diorama, and Video. ・Open Air Dinosaur Museums It is a facilities where you can Visiting the site the actual excavation site that opened in 2014 in Katsuyama City Chatan town the largest dinosaur fossil excavation site in Japan. At the Fossil Excavation Experience Plaza, you can experience excavation by hitting stones brought from the excavation site, and learn about the Scenes of dinosaur fossil excavation while listening to expert explanations. ・Daishizan Seidaji Temple (Echizen Daibutsu) Opened in 1987, the Echizen Daibutsu of Daishizan Seidaji Temple is 17 meters tall and exceeds the size of the Nara Great Buddha. There are 1,281 stone and gold Buddhas enshrinement on the walls of the Mikata of the Great Buddha. ・Heisan Jihakusan Shrine Elevation known as the center of the Hakusan faith, which is open to the Mt. of 2,702 Meter. It is said to have been founded nearly 1,300 years ago. Famous for the moss that spreads all over the area in front of the worship hall. ・Ski Jam Katsuyama It is one of the largest snow resorts in western Japan, with vast slopes and abundant snow quality, and there are courses that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers. Activities such as trekking, mountain biking, park golf, paragliding and Segway are available in summer. Spot where you can enjoy nature in all four seasons. ・Katsuyama Castle Museum It is a history museum set up in the castle tower with a height of 57.8 meters. From the observation deck on the top floor, you can overlook the nature of Katsuyama City. ・Roadside Station Dinosaur Valleys Katsuyama Roadside Station Dinosaur Valleys Katsuyama is a facility that serves as a tourist base in Katsuyama City. A large number of Fresh Local Agricultural Products and Specialty Products are available, and many tourists Visit every day. Spot is a great stop along the way. ◇Introduction of festivals and events in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture ・Katsuyama Sagicho Festival The Katsuyama Sagicho Festival is a traditional Festival that has been held in Katsuyama City for more than 300 years, Held in every February. The highlights are the "Floating drums" on the Turrets in each town and the Finale "Dondoyaki". It is said that the Scene of "Floating drums", in which three One set playfully slap the Drum, is strange festival. ◇Introducing Tourist Information of Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Katsuyama City, which is known around the world as a dinosaur town, is a valuable area where you can feel close to dinosaurs, such as dinosaur excavation experiences. In Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, not only children who like dinosaurs, but also Adults can enjoy it. Please visit Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture and experience its charm. In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce recommended Tourist Information in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, 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!

Old-fashioned shopping street and five-story pagoda * The shopping street was not vacant. Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Echizen Daibutsu

? Fukui/Hokushima This is a photo taken at a place called Hojima in Fukui Prefecture. Sunset itself could not be seen, but it was very burned and I was able to take a beautiful and cool scenery. I love the contrast of the sunset!

(1) The difference in temperature between the day of the day and the early morning of the next day is about 10°C or more. (2) High humidity and sufficient cooling (3) There are conditions such as sunny and light wind. Even if these three are together, it is a rare scenery that may not appear in Ono Castle. It is a castle in the sky, Ono Castle. I would like to keep this wonderful view in the future!

The former Fuseda Bridge that hung over the Kuzuryu River in Fuseda Town, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture

? Eiheiji Temple / Fukui A corridor bathed in autumn twilight light. The photos reminded me of the old days! The Eiheiji Temple was full of highlights and had a lot of fun!

Kitonouchi Town, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, at the waterside near the Asakura clan ruins

sledding Fukui City, lawn slope ? next to Fukui Prefectural Library

Osagoe Minkaen, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture (operated by Fukui City) A facility where kominka in the prefecture can be relocated and restored and toured In

Photographed at Sagicho Festival in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

A festival held from Saturday to Sunday in the last week of February in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Photographed at the Sagicho Festival Festival Excuse me during the break between the festivals

Ono City, Fukui Prefecture at Echizen Ono Castle

On the beach of Technoport Fukui Sunset and dredger