Yashaga-ike shows different faces depending on the season. The deep greens of spring and summer are lovely, but how about the fiery autumn foliage? From the trailhead on the Fukui Prefecture side, it takes about two hours to reach Yashagaike. Try hiking there at different times of year!

“Akiryanse” Held around October, this event centers on the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke. The area around Ukon-ke is lit with LED candles and andon lanterns. The enchanting lights decorate Kitamae-Senshu street, offering a different, atmospheric experience from the everyday.

🚩 Program Overview (Awara Hot Spring/Local Sake Pairing Experience) ■ Contents: Sake course by a proprietress who is qualified as a sake master 　　　　Toast with a welcome drink (sparkling Sake "Landlady's AWA") 　　　　Tasting 3 kinds of local sake built into Fukui Prefecture 　　　　Pairing experience with Local cuisine 　　　　Use of sake vessels of traditional crafts such as Echizen pottery and Echizen lacquerware ■ Held in: Local Sake Brewery Kondo (1 501 Hot Spring, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture) 　　　　　　　Echizen Railway "Awara Yunomachi Station" Get off and walk for about 2 minutes ■Implementation Time: 14:00~15:00 (Opening 10 minutes before) ・Duration: Approximately 1 hour ≪ schedule≫ 14:00 Start of the experience Welcome Toast with a drink 　　 　　　　　　Explanation of Sake / How to drink Sake / Sake tasting / Pairing experience 　　15:00 End / Dismissal　　　 ■ Number of participants: Minimum 4 people, capacity 12 people (will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached) 🚩 Special Terms and Conditions for Fees and Monitors Regular participation fee: 6,000 yen (tax included) / 1 person ▶ Special price for this limited monitor: 2,000 yen / 1 person ■ Conditions for participating in the monitor: (1) Posting the Scene of the experience on social media, etc. (2) Cooperate with a simple questionnaire after participation. * Basically, people under the age of 20 and Car are not Subject to participate 🚩 How to apply (payment is cash only on the day) Google Forms or Email kanko-k@awara.info 🚩 Held in Events Held in "October Festival" at Awara Hot Spring Yunomachi Square (2 minutes walk from the venue) 15:00~21:00 🔄 Cancellation Policy Up to 3 days in advance: 30% of the Fee 2-1 day ago: 50% Same-day or no-show cancellation: 100%

Kitamae-Senshu street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here you'll find the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke, a Japan Heritage site. The building I’m introducing is a Western-style building located just up a short flight of steps from Ukon-ke. What view awaits from the second-floor veranda? That’s a surprise for visitors to discover! . When you visit Ukon-ke, take a detour from the buildings on Kitamae-Senshu street to this distinctive Western-style building and see a view you can only find here. https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/64468/...

Fukui Prefecture is the birthplace of Koshihikari rice! Abundant Great Earth, nutrient-rich Water that stream from the Mountainous Area area, and the Mountainous Area area with a large temperature difference between morning and evening are considered to be suitable areas for Koshihikari rice Cultivation, and Minami-Echizen Town is exactly suitable.

Echizen Wakasa Castle Festival 2025 will be held in again this year on October 25 (Sat) ~ 26 (Sun), 2025! The location is Obama City, where Obama Castle and Goseyama Castle are located. It is the largest castle Events in Fukui Prefecture that brings together people related to castles from inside and outside the prefecture. From Mihama Town, Sagaki Kuniyoshi Castle will be exhibited! In addition, four courses of "Historical Exploration Bus Tour" have been set up as collaborative tours. It will be a day to talk with the Local curator, so please apply. Echizen Wakasa Castle Festival 2025 【Date】 Saturday, October 25, 2025 ~ Sunday, October 26, 2025 [Place] ・JA Fukui Prefecture Obama Branch └ Booth exhibition by castle groups, sale of limited goods such as seal of the castle, etc. ・Obama City General Welfare Center (Sun Sun Home Obama) └Keynote speeches, talk sessions, etc. ・Fukui Prefectural Wakasa History Museum └Experience booths, Panel exhibitions, etc. *Please see the link for details. https://fukushiro.com/etizenwakasa_oshirofes2025/...

What is made in Minami-Echizen Town can be eaten in Zanzibar! The Heshiko of the guesthouse "Sahei" in Minami-Echizen Town crossed the sea to "Japanese restaurant Masa" in Zanzibar ☆ Heshiko is a fermented food made by Pickled in salt Mackerel, soaked in rice rice bran, and Aged for more than one year. It can be used not only for Ochazuke, onigiri and sushi, but also for pasta and pizza, and can be used as an ingredient for fried rice! https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/spot/35084/...

The sea is good, but the mountains are also recommended! Minami-Echizen Town has not only the sea but also rivers and waterfalls☆ Even at this time of year, the water in the river is very cool and pleasant ♪ Please refresh yourself while feeling the negative ions.

The fireworks festival in Echizen City, called “Old Takefu,” is a source of local pride. The fireworks take many shapes, and you can truly appreciate them in photos. They represent the fireworks master’s crowning achievement. Perhaps it’s the viewer’s state of mind, but impressions and preferences change with how you watch. Right now, I prefer thin, flowing trails.

Ichijo Falls in Fukui Prefecture. This is a place deep in the mountains, where you can find flowers, flowers, and cobwebs everywhere. Ichijo Falls in the middle of summer is very thin, but even so, the hydrangeas, which have become unbearable in this year's heat, have become dry and have been webbed by spiders everywhere. Nature is not only beautiful, but I don't want to lose it.

When I went to Ichijo Falls in Fukui Prefecture, I saw summer hydrangeas. In Japan, where summer began early, the hydrangeas, which had been beautiful, were turned into carakaras and ephemeral appearances.

Asakura Ruins in Fukui Prefecture. This is the place just past the Kara Gate. There was a road like this. I wonder if I can peek, walk, and peek into that era.

In Fukui Prefecture, the Takefu Fireworks that used to be held in the old Takefu draw local pride every year on the same day of Obon. Although the city merged and became Echizen City, this fireworks festival remains something the people of Takefu boast about. The fireworks reflected in the Hino River were not only beautiful but somehow wistful.

It's 😵 been a hot day Recommended on such a hot day is "Lotus soft serve ice cream" ❗️ The slightly greenish soft serve ice cream with lotus powder is not too sweet, and you will want to eat it asexually in this hot season ☆ You can eat lotus soft serve ice cream at "Hoyaktei" in the Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi! Location: 〒919-0203 　　　Fukui-ken Nanjo District Minami-Echizen Town Makiya 39-2-2 https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/80061/...

🌊 Echizen Coast 🌊 Echizen Coast is recommended for driving. In the Kono area of Minami-Echizen Town, you can also enjoy the Sunset as it sets over the horizon. Please come and drive on the weekend ☆

Why don't you eat the lotus while looking at the lotus? Udon noodles, a slightly greenish specialties kneaded with lotus leaves, are recommended. Thereare with a faint lotus aroma, thin noodles and firmness. Even if you're a little hot in the summer, you can eat it smoothly!

〇〇Hanahasu Park○○ In summer, about 130 kinds of lotus flowers are in full bloom, and a quiet and elegant landscape Unfolds. There are maintained walking paths, observation decks, and rest spaces in the park, and many tourists Visit the "Lotus Festival" that is Held in every year. Gourmet food and specialties made with lotus can also be enjoyed. address 〒919-0214 64-41 Nakakoya, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture

It is a mountain pond with mysterious legends, and is Located in at the end of a Rich in nature Trekking course. The pond, which is located about 1,100 Meter Elevation, is highly transparent and has a Course design that even beginners can enjoy. Fresh greenery in Spring and Autumn leaves in autumn are also beautiful, and you can enjoy different expressions in each season. The Mountain Trail is maintained, and you can overlook the mountains of Echizen from the observation spots along the way.

Imajo-shuku Post Town is a Post Town that retains the faces of the Edo period. Stone pavement streets and white-walled houses give you a sense of history, and you can enjoy a calm atmosphere. It has high value as a cultural property and has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. There is also a full range of experience-based sightseeing such as Soba-making experience and town walking guides. There are Museum, cafes, and Accommodation that use kominka in the neighborhood, so you can Enjoy an elegant time while feeling the history. 【Access】 5 minutes walk from Hapi-Line Fukui Imajo Station / 10 minutes by Car from Hokuriku Automobile Imajo IC https://www.minamiechizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/imajojuku-guidemap-en.pdf...

🌊Kitamae-Senshu street⚓ Kitamae-Senshu street is a historic street centered on the Ukon-ke and Nakamura-ke, merchants who built great wealth as coastal trading shipowners. Eleven cities and towns connected to the Kitamae ships have been certified as a Japan Heritage site.👏 Cultural properties in Kono, Minami-Echizen Town that form the Japan Heritage story include Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke; the European-style mansion of the old Ukon-ke; and The Kitamae Senshu, Nakamura-ke. Each residence is open to the public. Inside Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke, exhibits recreate merchant life and display materials introducing the historic trade routes, creating a must-see space for history lovers. The European-style mansion of the old Ukon-ke, built on a hill behind the main house as the Ukon-ke’s villa, is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. You can see modern design touches throughout the building. The Kitamae Senshu, Nakamura-ke is a large shipowner residence notable for its distinctive layout and three-story tatami reception rooms. Each building shows unique craftsmanship and different architectural styles to explore. Enjoy the distinctive landscape shaped by the climate, lifestyle, and livelihoods of the Kono area in Minami-Echizen Town. Feel the romantic history of the Kitamae shipowners who lived boldly on the vast Sea of Japan. Address: 2-15 Kono, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture TEL: 0778-48-2196 Opening hours: 9:00–16:00 Closed: Wednesdays and December 29–January 3 Access By car (From the Kansai and Chukyo Region) ・About 20 minutes from Nanjo Smart Interchange, Hokuriku Expressway via Route 305 ・About 40 minutes from Tsuruga Interchange, Hokuriku Expressway: head north on Route 8, then take the Echizen Kono Shiokaze Line and Route 305 (From Ishikawa and Fukui) ・About 20 minutes from Nanjo Smart Interchange, Hokuriku Expressway via Route 305 ・About 30 minutes from Takefu Interchange, Hokuriku Expressway: head south on Route 8 and take Route 305 from Sakurabashi Intersection By train Take the Fukutetsu bus on the Ojibo–Kono line for about 40 minutes from Happy Line Takefu Station or Takefu Station, Echizen Railway, or take a taxi for about 30 minutes.

車でお越しの方は北陸自動車道「南条スマートIC」から車で約5分と、高速道路からのアクセスが非常に便利です。 名古屋、大阪方面からは車や鉄道で約2～3時間でアクセスでき、日帰り旅行にも最適です。 また、ハピラインふくい「今庄駅」および「南条駅」も利用可能で、関西・中京方面からの鉄道を利用した旅も快適にお越しいただけます。 片道500円で目的地へタクシーで行けるチケットも販売しています。 「道の駅 南えちぜん山海里（さんかいり）」や「ハピライン今庄駅」では電動のレンタサイクルの貸し出しもあるので自転車で南越前町をのんびり巡る観光スタイルも人気です。

Located almost in the center of Fukui Prefecture, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture, is a town where the sea, mountains, and the nature of the village are in harmony, and history and culture are alive. With an area of about 344 square kilometers and a population of about 9,000 (as of May 2025), it is a town with abundant nature and peaceful living. It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, and there are many unique and attractive areas in each area. Minami-Echizen Town, which stretches from north to south, has a diverse lifestyle from Villages along the Coast to Farming Villages in the Mountainous Area, each with its own unique culture and customs. Beautiful Sea of Japan Unfolds along the coastline, and inland you can see the scenery of rural woodlands woven with mountains and clear streams! Minami-Echizen Town is also known as an area where the original scenery of Japan remains, and you can experience a lifestyle in harmony with nature that changes with the four seasons. In the idyllic Rural countryside, Agricultural experience such as rice planting and harvesting are popular and many tourists are pleased.

✨ Lotus Festival is being held in ✨ "Lotus Festival" is being held in at Hanahasu Park in Minami-Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture until 8/11 (Monday / holiday)! It is Located in about 5 minutes after getting off the Nanjo Interchange. Please stop by 🚙 when you pass by At Hanahasu Park, you can see about 130 types of lotus. On sunny days, it shows a large and energetic appearance, and on rainy days, it shows a fantastic atmosphere, depending on the day and even the Time Slot / Time of Day. Please come and see it on various days!! The large lotus flowers and leaves are powerful and very spectacular There are 👀 Various Events are held in in the park, mainly on Saturdays and Sundays! We look forward to seeing you there!! 〇For details, please visit the Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information site〇 🔍 The 33rd Lotus Festival Period: June 28 (Sat) ~ August 11 (Mon) Venue: Hanahasu Park (64-41 Nakakoya, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture) Contact: Minami-Echizen Town Tourism and Town Planning Division (TEL: 0778-47-8002) Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/feature/80061/...

Hello, Cool Japan Video viewers! This is the Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Association from Fukui Prefecture. Minami-Echizen Town in Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture sits almost at the center of Fukui Prefecture. The town blends sea, mountains, and countryside, and its history and culture thrive here. Formed in 2005 by the merger of the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village, Minami-Echizen preserves the distinct character and attractions of each area. A beautiful Sea of Japan coastline unfolds along the shore, while inland you can enjoy satoyama countryside shaped by mountains and clear streams! Minami-Echizen is also known for preserving Japan’s traditional rural landscapes, where you can experience a way of life in harmony with nature that changes with the seasons. In the tranquil rice fields, agricultural experiences like rice planting and harvesting are popular and delight many visitors. Access to Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture By car, the town is about a 5-minute drive from the Hokuriku Expressway’s Nanjo Smart Interchange, making highway access very convenient. You can also use the JR Hokuriku Main Line via Imajo Station and nanjou station, which makes travel comfortable from the Kansai and Chukyo areas. From Nagoya or Osaka, it takes about two to three hours by car or train, making day trips easy. At Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi, electric rental bicycles are available, making a relaxed cycling tour of Minami-Echizen a popular way to sightsee. About Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Minami-Echizen belongs to Nanjo District in Fukui Prefecture, covers about 344 square kilometers, and has a population of around 9,000 people (as of May 2025). The town offers abundant nature and a peaceful lifestyle. Stretching north to south, Minami-Echizen ranges from coastal settlements to mountain farming villages, each with its own culture and customs. Local residents are active in tourism, agriculture, and crafts, attracting attention from many visitors. Historical background of Minami-Echizen Town From ancient to medieval and early modern times, Minami-Echizen developed as a key hub for transportation and logistics. During the Edo period, the Imajo area prospered as a post town on the Hokkokukaido, welcoming many travelers and merchants. Stone-paved roads and latticed houses still remain, evoking the bustle of those days. The Kono area flourished as a port for Kitamae ships traveling the Sea of Japan, and buildings that reflect the lifestyle of wealthy merchants still stand. These historical assets are preserved today as the town’s cultural properties. Popular sightseeing spots in Minami-Echizen Town Hanahasu park In summer about 130 varieties of lotus blossom, creating a quiet, elegant scene. The park has walking paths, an observation deck, and rest areas, and the annual Hasu Festival draws many visitors. You can also enjoy lotus-based foods and local specialties. Imajo-shuku Post Town A post town that preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. Stone-paved streets and white-walled houses convey a historic mood and a calm ambiance. The area is highly valued as cultural heritage and is designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Hands-on activities like soba noodle making and guided town walks are available. Nearby you’ll find museums, cafes, and lodging housed in traditional houses, offering a refined time steeped in history. Kitamae Ship Owner's House Ukonke The residence of the Ukonke family, wealthy Kitamae ship merchants of the Edo period, is open to the public. Inside, exhibits recreate merchant life and display materials about historic trade routes—an irresistible space for history enthusiasts. Yashaga-ike A mountain pond steeped in mysterious legend, located along a nature-rich trekking route. Sitting at about 1,100 meters elevation, the pond is remarkably clear and the trail is suitable even for beginner hikers. Fresh spring greenery and autumn foliage are beautiful, offering different scenery each season. The trail is maintained, and viewing spots along the way offer sweeping views of the Echizen mountain ranges. Roadside Station in Minami-Echizen Town Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi is a large complex combining a tourist information center, product shops, a restaurant, and rest areas. Convenient from both the expressway and local roads, the facility includes an indoor kids’ area, a dog run, and EV charging stations, and is beloved by many visitors. Fresh vegetables and fruits supplied by local farmers and unique local souvenirs are on offer. Local specialties and gourmet foods of Minami-Echizen Town Imajo soba (oroshi soba) A classic Fukui specialty. Served with grated daikon and broth, it has a refreshing flavor that’s perfect even in hot weather. blushed plum A specialty plum grown in the Kono area, offering a pleasing balance of tartness and sweetness. Processed products like umeboshi and plum wine are popular. Harvest experiences and plum-based cooking classes are also offered, valued as part of food education. Events and festivals in Minami-Echizen Town Kono Ume Festival Held every June, this local event celebrates the plum harvest. Visitors can enjoy fruit-picking experiences and local processed goods for sale; food trucks also appear, making it a family-friendly event. Imajo Soba Festival A soba celebration where soba shops from inside and outside the town set up stalls so visitors can compare the diverse flavors of Imajo soba. Soba-making demonstrations and soba workshops promote the appeal of this food culture. Kono Summer Festival Held annually in late July at Korakujo Beach, this summer tradition of Minami-Echizen Town features a finale of about 5,600 fireworks lighting the night sky and sea surface, drawing many visitors. Street stalls and festival games line the area, making it ideal for summer memories. Tourist information for Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Minami-Echizen is a town of historic streets and rich nature. We will continue to share information full of charm that brings you the town’s seasonal scenery, rooted food culture, and warm local hospitality—something that can carry you into tomorrow! Thank you very much!

Mihama Town Lake Center will Held in a special Events "Fireworks Roux" to color the summer night. It is a luxurious Roux where you can relax and Appreciation the fireworks of Summer Festa Mihama 2025 from the deck of a quiet and comfortable battery-powered sightseeing boat. Fireworks Roux Held in Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 ・19:00 Doors open ・19:45 Departure ・20:00 Fireworks ・Scheduled to end around 20:30 The charm of Roux ・ Using a battery-propelled sightseeing boat, quiet and comfortable Roux with little engine noise and vibration ・ Appreciation Powerful Presence fireworks up close from the deck ・ You may be able to enjoy the starry sky in the clear night sky. ・ Original cake and drink of Five Lakes Cafe included Capacity and Participation Fee ・ About 20 elementary school students and older (if there are many applications, a lottery will be held) ・Adult: 5,000 yen ・Elementary school students: 2,500 yen (must be accompanied by a guardian) Application Period ・Saturday, June 28, 2025 ~ Sunday, July 13, 2025 ・ Apply from the dedicated form (if you cannot enter the dedicated form, please contact us directly) https://forms.gle/S4wSU7w29DT4HBga6... * The lottery results will be notified only to the winners after the application period ends. Precautions ・ The end time of Roux is scheduled to be around 20:30. ・Only drinks (including alcohol) can be brought on board. Contact us Mihama Lake Center Address: Mihama-cho Hayase 24-4-1 Phone: 0770-47-5960

Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education Experience Center "Kiipasu" will Held in a summer Vacation project from July 21 (Monday / holiday) to August 6 (Water Sunday)! Participation is free, so please join us! Please see the flyer for details. Use the application form below. Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education Experience Center "Kiipasu" Address: Mihama-cho Tanyu 62-1 Phone: 0770-39-1116 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sa_qrn7VglV90mV-tZQ6dn3y8M4wg23W5LToNIwW1yM/viewform?edit_requested=true...

Squid is a piece that I think must be taken over in order to protect the beautiful Rural Scenery.

💐 The summer cherry blossom viewing spot in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture is here! This time, you can enjoy the "spectacular view of flowers" in summer Here are four carefully selected recommended spots 🌸 Perfect for weekend outings and camera trips ◎ Save it and use 💐 it to plan your next outing (1) Senko no Ie (30-11 Kamitakeda, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: mid to late June 👉 Kominka houses with thatched roofs and Hanashobu weave the original scenery 🏡 of Japan (2) Yuri no Sato Park (21-2-3 Ishizuka, Spring Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: mid to late June 👉 About 150,000 lilies and fantastic Light up 🌙 (4) Mikuni Lavender Farm (123-3 Kado, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: mid-June to early July 👉 About 4000 lavender fields and a pleasant aroma 💜 (3) Ikegami Himawari Park (48 Ikegami, Mikuni Town, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture) Best time to visit: late July to mid-August 👉 A superb view 🌻 of the sunflowers spreading on one side shining in the summer sky * The best time to see it is only a guide. Thereare it depends on the weather.

Take a walk near the inn where you are on a business trip at dusk. Descend to the dimly lit shrine Brightly colored fabrics. It was a comfortable space of silence and relief Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture Soja Daijingu Shrine

On May 3, 2025 (Saturday and holiday) ~ May 5, 2025 (Monday), "Red Dodan Azalea Festival" will be Held in at the Acorn Club campsite where people live with the forest. It is one of the red azalea festivals in Japan. In addition to Appreciation of red azaleas, we also sell them. Red Dodan Azalea Festival Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025 ~ Monday, May 5, 2025 10:00~16:00 Location: Acorn Club Campground for Living with the Forest 　　　Mihama-cho Shinjo Inquiries 0770-32-3330