It's dark outside because of the Ume plum rain, but the gorgeousness of the hydrangeas stands out! This is a temple called Jokoji Temple in Kamisaijo, Shiojiri City, and is also Famous as Camphor Tree Temple.

Hello! This is the Fukui Prefecture Tourism Federation. Fukui Prefecture has become one of the most talked-about regions now that the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension has made access from Tokyo much easier. We will share information about Fukui’s sightseeing spots, gourmet food, and more. Please look forward to it! ◆About Fukui Prefecture Fukui Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan in the Chubu region. On March 16, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was extended between Kanazawa and Tsuruga, reducing the fastest travel time from Tokyo to 2 hours and 51 minutes. About 80 percent of Japan’s dinosaur fossils have been excavated in Fukui Prefecture, earning it the nickname “Dinosaur Kingdom” and making it home to many dinosaur-related facilities. Facing the Sea of Japan, Fukui is one of Japan’s premier fishing grounds, where you can enjoy fresh seafood. Especially Echizen crab, Wakasa fugu (pufferfish), and Echizen Flounder are high-quality specialties you can only taste here. Fukui is also one of the world’s leading eyewear production centers, manufacturing 95 percent of Japan’s frames. ◆Popular sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture Fukui is broadly divided into four areas: ◇Awara, Sakai, and Fukui City area ◇Eiheiji and Okuetsu area ◇Wakasaji area ◇Tannan area Below are recommended spots in each area. ◇Awara, Sakai, and Fukui City area ・Tojinbo Tojinbo, a cliff-lined coastline stretching about one kilometer, is often used for dramatic climaxes in suspense dramas. It is recognized as one of the world’s three great scenic wonders, a National Natural Monument, one of Japan’s 100 geological sites, and one of Japan’s 100 best sunsets. In recent years it has become popular as a spot to see the “green flash,” when the sun briefly glows green as it sets into the Sea of Japan. ・Fukui Castle Ruins The castle ruins were built in 1606 by Hideyasu Yuki, the second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Stone walls remain, and the site is a popular cherry-blossom viewing spot. ◇Eiheiji and Okuetsu area ・Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum One of the world’s three great dinosaur museums, it displays about 50 dinosaur skeletons along with fossils, specimens, dioramas, and reconstructed models. It is a spot that delights both children and adults. ・Daihonzan Eiheiji A Zen training monastery founded by Zen Master Dogen, it still hosts many practicing monks. ◇Wakasaji area ・Mizushima A small uninhabited island off the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, Mizushima is reachable by a daily ferry that operates during the swimming season. Its beauty has earned it the nickname “Hawaii of the Hokuriku region.” ・Mikata Five Lakes The five lakes—Lake Mikata, Lake Suigetsu, Lake Suga, Lake Kugushi, and Lake Hiruga—span Mihama Town and Wakasacho in Fukui Prefecture. They are also called the “five colored lakes” because each has a different shade of blue. ◇Tannan area ・Murasaki Shikibu Park Named for the Heian-period author Murasaki Shikibu, who spent time in Takefu City, the park features a gilded statue of Murasaki Shikibu wearing a twelve-layered kimono. ・Kazurabashi (Vine Bridge) A rare vine suspension bridge measuring 44 meters long. A legend says couples who vow their love on the bridge will find eternal happiness. ◆For touring Fukui Prefecture, we recommend the Happibus To visit popular spots in Fukui Prefecture, we recommend Happibus. Happibus offers scheduled sightseeing bus tours that take you comfortably and safely to attractive attractions scattered across the prefecture. Choose from seasonal specialty routes or courses that let you compare Fukui’s delicacies. Tours operate for solo travelers, and admission fees are included in the price. A guide accompanies the tour so you can fully enjoy your trip in Fukui. For details, please visit the Happibus website. ◆Fukui’s representative festivals ◇Mikuni Festival Held every May, this historic festival dates back to the Edo period. As one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, its procession of float-mounted warrior dolls standing 6.5 meters tall parades through town in a powerful display. ◇Toro Nagashi and Grand Fireworks Festival Held every August in Tsuruga City, this festival fills the sea with colorful floating lanterns against the backdrop of Kehi no Matsubara, while about 8,000 fireworks light up the night sky above the ocean. ◇Tsuruga Festival, Kehi Jingu Shrine Annual Festival Held every September in Tsuruga City, this festival is famous as the “Long Festival of Kehi” because it spans 14 days. ◆Sharing recommended information about Fukui Prefecture We introduced Fukui Prefecture’s seasonal natural beauty, historic sites, delicious food, and traditional culture. Fukui has ranked first overall five times in a row in the “Happiness Ranking of All 47 Prefectures.” We will continue to introduce Fukui’s highlights on Cool Japan Video. Thank you for your support!

[July 2024 Kiso Festival] Kiso will be the festival Information of July, which will be held in various places. Starting with the famous Mikoshi portable shrine roll in Fukushima, Kiso Town, you can enjoy colorful festivals in various places. Please come and visit us! ♦July 12 Fri, 13 Sat Yabuhara Shrine Annual Grand Festival Kiso Village Yabuhara A powerful festival in which two lions, male and female, perform a dance of two lions, male and female, on the stalls of making << total Cypress trees. >> ♦July 13 Sat, 14 Sun Higashiyama Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival Nagiso Town Midono <portable shrine parade carrying a portable shrine while singing a song. > ♦July 14 Sun, 15 Mon Susao Shrine Festival Okuwa Village Nojiri << they carry their portable shrine and Parade Town, and at the end, they are led by the flame of torches to enter the mountain. >> ♦July 22 Tue, 23 Wed Mizunashi Shrine Festival Mikoshi portable shrine roll Kiso Town Fukushima << "Sosuke! Kiso's strange festival that excitingly sprees Mikoshi horizontally and vertically with a shout. fireworks will also Gari on the 22nd. >> ♦July 23 Wed, 24 Thu Wachipo Shrine Summer Annual Grand Festival Tsumago juku <<, with a shout of "goodbye to Gemo", the portable shrine parade the Shukuba. >> ♦July 26 Fri, 27 Sat Deer Shrine Festival Okuwa Village Suhara <<, the fierce pushing of the portable shrine with the shout of "Let's give it to you, let's put it back" is a sight to behold. >> ♦July 27 Sat Cypress trees summer festival Agematsu town << in preparation for next year's Sacred Tree Festival, we will hold a fireworks festival with Mikihiki. >> ♦July 27 Sat, 28 Sun Ontake Shrine Annual Grand Festival Otaki village << "Three Swords Dance" and dances by priestesses are Dedication. >> Information about the Festival is also Publication on the Home Page "Kiso Valley Torippu"!

A direct shuttle bus connecting Awara Onsen and the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum will operate again in fiscal 2024!! From fiscal 2024 the service is by reservation only. Please make reservations via the Hapi Bus website. ●Service period: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from April 5, 2024 (Friday) through September 29, 2024 (Sunday) During the Obon period, August 13–15, the bus runs daily ●Timetable and fares Direct shuttle fare: flat rate of ¥2,800 each way (elementary school students ¥1,400) ・Outbound 9:50 Depart Awara-Yunomachi Station 10:00 Depart JR Awara-Onsen Station 11:00 Arrive Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum ・Return 14:50 Depart Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum 15:50 Depart JR Awara-Onsen Station 16:00 Arrive Awara-Yunomachi Station ●Notes The service is strictly reservation only and boarding with cash is not accepted. A flat handling fee of ¥200 will be charged for refunds due to customer circumstances. Please note that changes or refunds are not possible after departure. 📍Inquiries Keikan Kotsu TEL: 0776-78-6234

While children are having fun, they will expand their interest and interest in "work". By deepening your understanding, you can have a longing for a profession, Finding a new dream, Held in with the hope that you will learn about the structure of society through real experiences! Let's enjoy the exciting and exciting challenge! 【Job Introduction】 ・Engineer Toyota Corolla Fukui ・ Hertz clerk prefectural residents ・Sales Driver Yamato Transport ・Carpenter Mr./Ms. Shoei Construction ・Confectionery shop nishikando ・Bakery Okawa Bread ・ Locksmith / security work master key ・Photographer Photo Studio Happy Door ・Kids model Iwamoto Bridal House ・Cheer Dancer Manabi Site Cheer Dance Class ・ Driver, vehicle attendant, station staff Happy Line Fukui ・Nurse Mr./Ms. Fukui Prefectural Nursing Association ・ Otofu making Takeda's Aburaage Taniguchiya * Only on the 21st ・ Firefighter Awara Fire Station * 20 days only ・ Mr./Ms. Awara Fire Station Flare Police Box * Only on the 21st Date: July 20, 2024, 10:00 – July 21, 2024, 16:00 Venue: Affrea Square, Affrea Hall

Continuing from 1949 Showa 24, it is loved not only by people who and Suwa history, but also by fireworks lovers in Japan and abroad fireworks festival 🎆 In the midst of the chaos after the end of the war, the ticket sales deadline for the 76th Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa in 2024 until 23:59 on Sunday, July 7 is approaching since the "Naryo Suwa Lake fireworks festival" was Held in for the first time in Suwa Lake on August 15, the 76th anniversary of the event. Mr./Ms., have you already applied? The application deadline is this weekend!　If you haven't applied yet, hurry up! To apply for tickets, please search for "Suwa Lake Fireworks"! Japan one of the fireworks festival of domestic one of the best, Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display on Lake Suwa!!!! Use Akippa for parking from last year, and you can reserve a parking lot in advance. You can 🚗 come with plenty of time to spare! The fireworks take about one and a half hours, and you can 🎇 enjoy the magnificent fireworks festival We look forward to seeing you 🎶 in Suwa

At Mt. Tsubakuro in the Northern Alps, the queen of alpine plants "Komakusa" blooms beautifully

Hello, this is Crystal Sound. At the beginning of the Ume Plum rain season, the damp and depressing days continue. How are you doing? Shosenkyo Gorge has a lot of nature and is especially famous as a power spot. Why don't you bask in a lot of power and recharge for the summer? The birthstone for July is ruby. Along with diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds, the beautiful red ruby, which is selected as the world's fourth generation gemstone, has been loved by people since ancient times. Other items on display at Crystal Sound include amethyst, a purple color that is considered a noble color, and gemstones from around the world. It would be Squid to go to the Shosenkyo Gorge to see the many beautiful stones. All the staff are looking forward to seeing you.

The evening Festival of Fujiyama Inari Shrine, which heralds the beginning of the summer Festival in the southern Shinshu of Nagano Prefecture, will be Held in. Dedication of fireworks wishing for a bountiful harvest of five grains, prosperous business, disease-free life, prosperity of happiness, and good luck are offered, and about 700 fireworks are launched. Red and white lanterns are Dedication on the approach to the temple, and the approach to the temple is crowded with the night shops lined up. time 19:20~20:45 rain or shine meeting place Fujiyama Inari Shrine 3435-2 Hamai Towns, Iida-shi, Nagano * Use public transportation when visiting because the surrounding area is crowded. inquiry Machinaka Information Center TEL：０２６５-２２-４８５１ Business hours:8:30~17:00

The 42nd Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture "Mikuni Fireworks Festival" 🎆 The Mikuni fireworks festival, which has become a summer tradition in Hokuriku, will be Held in again this 🙌🏻✨ year Tickets for the paid bleachers are currently on sale 📢 Enjoy ☺🎆 the largest underwater fireworks in Hokuriku, up to 2 shaku fireworks, and a total of about 15,000 fireworks For details, please visit the official Account ▶ @mikunihanabi Instagram Or check out the website! ❁.｡.:*:.｡.✽.｡.:*:.｡.❁.｡.:*:.｡.✽.｡.:*:.｡.❁ Held in Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024 Held in place: Mikuni Mr./Ms. Set Beach Sakai City Mikuni Town inn, Rice Waki, Kuzuryu Boat Park Sakai City Mikuni Town Shinbo Launch time: 19:30~20:30 *In case of stormy weather, it will be postponed to the 12th and 13th. ❁.｡.:*:.｡.✽.｡.:*:.｡.❁.｡.:*:.｡.✽.｡.:*:.｡.❁

"Notice" The Kanazu Sozonomori Art Museum is Held in the "Yusuke Asai Exhibition" until August 25. Not only are the works in museums, but they are also on display in the woods, and it seems 📍 that there are three places where it is fun 😊to look for them Mr./Ms. Asai creates works using familiar materials such as soil and stones, draws pictures everywhere, and exhibits many works that can be felt and felt with the five senses You can 🉑 take off your shoes and walk around to feel and touch the work. This is quite an interesting and mysterious experience 💦💦 【Kanazu Creative Forest Museum】 Held in: Saturday, April 27, 2024 ~ Sunday, August 25, 2024 ▪️ Address Awara City Miyatani 57-2-19 ▪️ Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00 last at 16:30 ▪️ Closed on Mondays open on national holidays, closed on the following weekday *Open on Tuesday, August 13 ▪️ Admission fee: Adults 600 yen 400 yen, 65 years old and over and people with Persons with disabilities 300 yen, Caregivers of high school students and younger and Persons with disabilities 1 caregiver per Persons with disabilities free of charge Discounts for groups of 20 or more people in parentheses

🚩 We are recruiting [Diffusion hope] Fukui Prefecture's first "37th Ryuou Battle 2nd Bureau Awara Game" will be held in I think everyone knows the news, Mr./Ms.. In line with that 🌷 The 37th Dragon King Battle Awara Contest Held in 🌷 Implementation contest will be held to coincide with this "Awara Game" and other menus provided at the time of the game, which are attracting attention from all over the country. ●Recruitment Department "Competition" Category "Snacks" category "Drinks" Category * About 10 items in each category will be selected as candidate menus and Publication in the Menu Book. ●Application Period 2024 2024 Reiwa 6 July 1 Monday to July 26 Friday Must arrive at 5 p.m. ●Plenary Briefing Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024 Reiwa 6, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Venue: Awara City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Main Office

Long-established Western-style restaurant Minamoto no ya Our store is a Western-style restaurant in Hokuriku, and we are particular about Local ingredients and finish with traditional cooking methods. The Sauce katsu-don pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice, which is all homemade, and the old-fashioned omelet rice made by the chef are popular tastes that have remained unchanged. Address Awara City Hot Spring 1-405 1 minute walk from Echizen Railway Awara Yunomachi Station TEL 0776-77-2045 Business hours 11:00~14:00 /17:00~19:00 Regular holiday: Wednesday

The 37th Ryuo Title Match, Game 2 in Awara, Confirmed The Ryuo Title, established in 1987 after reorganizing the 26-edition Tenth Dan competition, is the highest title in professional shogi. Each year, players advance from the ranking tournaments (Groups 1–6), which begin in December, and from the final knockout tournament to become the challenger. The challenger will contest a best-of-seven series against the 36th titleholder, Ryuo Sota Fujii. The year 2024 marks two milestones for Awara City: the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Awara-Onsen Station and the 20th anniversary of Awara’s municipal status. Awara has been selected to host the Ryuo Title match, the first time this event will be held in Fukui Prefecture. 1 Overview of the Awara Match 1 Dates: Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20, 2024 2 Venues Mimatsu (the match) ※Fukui Prefecture, Awara City, 26-10 Funatsu Grandia Hosen (pre-match banquet) ※Fukui Prefecture, Awara City, 43-26 Funatsu Seifuso (large-board commentary session) ※Fukui Prefecture, Awara City, Onsen 3-chome 803 3 Organizers: Yomiuri Shimbun and Japan Shogi Association 2 Contact for the Awara Match Secretariat, The 37th Ryuo Title Match, Game 2 in Awara Executive Committee (within Awara City, Economic and Industrial Department, Tourism Promotion Division) Phone: 0776-73-8006

🍈🍈 During Held in Awara melon Fair 🍈🍈 Fair at 🍈🍈 "Roadside Station Renyo no Sato Awara" Fill out the questionnaire you get when you shop in the store ▶ You can apply for a campaign to win the king of melons, Earls Melon. Weekends only You can try a comparison of melon!!! melon Parfait is also on sale!! Business hours 9:00-18:00 Phone 0776-65-2453 #Awara City #Fruit Kingdom Awara #Melon

About Awara The happiest town in the happiest prefecture Located at the northernmost tip of Fukui Prefecture, Awara borders Mikuni in Sakai to the west, Sakai and Maruoka in Sakai to the south, and Kaga in Ishikawa Prefecture to the northeast, while its northwest faces the Sea of Japan. Covering 116.98 square kilometers, Awara features Lake Kitagata and the Sakai northern hills in the north; two urban centers centered on JR Awara-Onsen Station and the Awara hot spring district in the center; farmland in the southwest; and forested mountains rising 500–600 meters in the east. Major north–south transport routes cross the city, including the JR Hokuriku Main Line (Awara-Onsen Station), the Hokuriku Expressway (Kanazu I.C.), and National Route 8. The area includes rice paddies north of the Kuzuryu River, hilly zones known for vegetables and fruit production, satoyama countryside landscapes, the coastline and Lake Kitagata within the Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and the Awara hot springs, which will soon mark 140 years—together offering a diverse and rich environment. History of Awara Awara Onsen is known for its pastoral views from the inns. It began in 1883 when a warm, slightly salty spring unexpectedly bubbled up while villagers were digging an irrigation well in a rice paddy. Villagers later dug more wells and hot springs appeared in many places; today the springs are limited to 74 wells. Shrines were built and the hot spring district was divided into three areas, and those structures still protect the springs. Each ryokan soothes travelers with lavish gardens designed with care, fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, and warm, attentive hospitality. About 30 lodging facilities operate today, each offering a different style. Guests can choose accommodations that suit their tastes and travel party. Spring qualities and benefits of Awara Onsen Awara Onsen has no joint public management of its waters; each facility owns one or more spring wells. As a result, mineral content varies slightly by facility, letting visitors enjoy baths with subtly different textures. Known by those in the know as a hot spring area with many beautiful proprietresses, it is celebrated as “baths for beautiful skin.” [Spring Type] A neutral to slightly alkaline saline earth chloride spring containing sodium and potassium [Spring Temperature] 33.5–77.5°C [Benefits] For bathing: rheumatism, chronic dermatitis, neuralgia, atopic dermatitis For drinking: chronic gastritis, chronic hypochlorhydria

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

【Nyaichi Prince Shrine Summer Exorcism / Ten Thousand Lantern Festival 🏮】 Today, on 6/30 and 7/1, the Great Exorcism and Manlantern Festival were held at Nyaichi Prince Shrine. Natsukoshi is a Shinto ritual that exorcises the filth that has accumulated during the six months and wishes for the safety of the remaining six months. Precincts of the shrine at night lit with lanterns donated by local companies are fantastic 🏮

The Silence of Early Summer Nagano Prefecture Yachiho Highlands Yachiho Lake Along the pass of the fairy tale highway from Sakuho Towns to Tateshina, There is one of the largest birch growing area in the Japan, and this pond There are a little below it. I came here on a holiday, but it was a quiet space with only a few Mr./Ms. fishermen coming This view! I've had ♪ a blissful time The wind was almost windless, so I was very satisfied to take a picture of the reflection of the majestic Highlands ♪ Shinshu in summer is full of ♪ charm

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 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 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 ～ 15:00L.O.14:15 16:30～21:00L.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 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 𓈒 𓂃 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 👀! 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 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 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍

"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 ́- 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 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 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍

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"

【Kiso Town, Otaki Village】Mt. Kiso Ontake has opened! On Monday, July 1, the opening ceremony of Mt. Kiso Ontake was held at the Ontake Ropeway in Mitake, Kiso Town, in the 6th year of Reiwa 2024 Reiwa 6. Although it was raining heavily on the day, Local officials gathered at the Ropeway Center House to pray for the safety of the mountain this season. As a result, the entry restrictions around Kengamine have been relaxed, and it is now possible to climb the summit until 10/16 Wednesday. * Regarding Otaki Exit, the Mountain trail from Tanohara Haruka Worship Hall will be deregulated from 7/10 Wednesday. This year marks 10 years since the 2014 Eruption disaster. Let's not forget the disaster, keep in mind that Mt. Ontake is an active volcano, and climb safely and happily. Don't forget to report your climbing. ♦ For more information about Kurosawaguchi, please visit the official website of Kiso town ♦ For more information about Otaki Exit, please visit the official website of Otaki village. Please check.

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

Nagaoka Fireworks 3 Shaku Jade 1945 Showa 20, the "Nagaoka Reconstruction Festival" was Held in the following year as a memorial to those who died in the Nagaoka air raid on August 1 and to pray for the reconstruction Origin of Nagaoka, Restrooms available later the 2nd and 3rd were designated as "fireworks festival Days" and are still passed down to this day. Taken from about 5 km away, it is a masterpiece 3 shaku Jade

Nice to meet you! We are Fukui Prefecture DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau. Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture is a charming area where rich nature, beautiful landscapes, and history and culture intersect. Sakai City lies in northern Fukui Prefecture facing the Sea of Japan. In our Cool Japan video, we will introduce Sakai City’s recommended sightseeing spots, local specialties, and historical background in detail. We appreciate your interest! ■■■ Access Rail and car travel provide convenient access to Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. The opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen has improved access from the Tokyo metropolitan area. From JR Awara-Onsen Station on the Hokuriku Main Line, buses run to various locations around the city, making it easy to reach sightseeing spots. You can also drive via the Hokuriku Expressway, using Kanazu I.C. or Maruoka I.C. ■■■ Nature and Scenery Sakai City offers many beautiful natural landscapes. The most famous is Tojinbo. Tojinbo is a series of sheer cliffs jutting into the Sea of Japan; formed over more than 10,000 years, its dramatic scenery overwhelms visitors. Nearby is Mikuni Port, where you can enjoy fresh seafood. ■■■ History and Culture Sakai City is also rich in history and culture. During the Edo period, Mikuni prospered as a port for Kitamae-bune trading ships. The historic townscape of Mikuni Minato remains preserved today, and a stroll there evokes the atmosphere of the Edo era. The Mikuni Festival, held every May, features ornate floats parading through the streets and draws many visitors. ■■■ Local Specialties and Gourmet Food Sakai City offers many delicious dishes made with local ingredients. Especially famous is Echizen crab. In winter, visitors flock to savor freshly caught Echizen crab. Also exceptional are Mikuni Port’s sweet shrimp, Fukui-grown Koshihikari rice, Wakasa beef, and Echizen soba, allowing you to fully enjoy local flavors. ■■■ Sightseeing Spots Sakai City has plenty of attractions beyond its history and nature. Below are popular sights in Sakai City with their highlights. ■ Tojinbo Tojinbo, one of Fukui Prefecture’s premier attractions, has served as the filming location for many dramas. Facing the Sea of Japan, the cliffs rise more than 20 meters high and extend roughly one kilometer, presenting overwhelming natural beauty. Such extensive columnar jointing is rare worldwide and is listed among the world’s three great columnar formations. The sight of cliffs over 20 meters tall in succession is worth seeing. You can also enjoy a sunset cruise—the cliffs glowing in the sunset are unforgettable. ■ Mikuni Minato This historic port town prospered in the Edo period as a Kitamae-bune port. The nostalgic old streets remain, offering a pleasant historical stroll. Notable sights include the former Kishina family residence, the former Morita Bank head office, and Mikuni Shrine. You can also taste fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and Mikuni’s spicy soba topped with grated karami daikon (hot radish). ■ Maruoka Castle Also called Kasumi-ga-jo, Maruoka Castle is famous for having one of Japan’s oldest surviving main keeps. Built in 1576, it still stands today and is designated as one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles and a National Important Cultural Property. In spring, cherry trees around the castle bloom beautifully, and the site is selected among Japan’s 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots for hanami. ■ Shibamasa World A large family-oriented amusement park spanning 560,000 square meters. It features one of the country’s largest dinosaur attractions and an indoor play area called Kids Paradise, making it a theme park you can enjoy all day. In summer, it operates one of Japan’s largest resort pools and offers limited-time night pools. Golf, barbecue, and other year-round activities are also available. ■ Echizen Matsushima Aquarium This aquarium facing the Sea of Japan is popular for its dolphin and sea lion shows. It offers hands-on feeding experiences and overnight aquarium stays among many activities. With exhibits of various marine life, it entertains both children and adults. ■■■ Summary of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, blends natural beauty, rich history and culture, and delicious local specialties into a compelling destination. We will continue sharing more information about its many attractions, and we hope you will visit Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture!

Would you like to experience harvesting "white corn" in Azumino this summer? The pearl-like pure white grains are a variety that can be eaten raw because the fruit is soft! The overflowing juice has a Sugar content of 15 degrees or more, and the crisp texture is addictive. The farm owner will give a lecture on harvesting tips. While interacting with the farmers, you can see the actual vegetables being grown, and experience the joy of harvesting them yourself and the taste of freshly picked vegetables! For details, please see the Home page of the Azumino Tourism Association!