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Echizen Town, Nyū District, Fukui Prefecture, is a town facing 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 Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture more convenient.
COOL JAPAN VIDEOS introduces recommended Sightseeing spots in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture! Best regards!

【What is Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture?】 】
Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture is a beautiful town facing the Sea of Sea of Japan and is an attractive area with rich Nature and history.
Echizen Crab is famous for seafood such as nini and Echizen pottery, and many tourists visit throughout the year.

In 2005, the four Town/Village of Nyū District Asahi Town, Echizen Town, Miyazaki Village, and Oda Town merged to form There are "Echizen Town".

【Introduction of recommended Sightseeing spots in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture】
・Echizen Ninomiya Tsurugi Shrine (Tsurugi Shrine)
Echizen Town Oda was the late Township of Oda Nobunaga's ancestor, and Oda Nobunaga deeply revered him 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 Meter high cliffs jutting out into the Sea of Japan, and 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 Local Fresh seafood and Agricultural products and is popular with tourists.
There is also a Restaurant (restaurant) where you can enjoy dishes using 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 Crab Museum" where you can learn about the ecology of Echizen Crab and nearby fish.

・Kocho Gate
It is a cave about 15 Meters high and about 30 Meters wide with a hole in the rock opened 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.

【Specialty products of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture】
・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 Japan daffodils that bloom on the Echizen Coast and are known as a Winter tradition in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture.
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・Echizen Crab
"Echizen Crab" is a snow crab Landing that is landed at a fishing port in Fukui Prefecture, and Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture boasts the largest Landings in Fukui Prefecture.
Famous nationwide as a Taste of Winter, it is characterized by its sweetness and umami, and is known as the finest variety of the top brand among snow crabs.
Local ryotei and restaurants serve fresh Echizen crab dishes that will thrill the Tantalize your taste buds! of many gourmets.

・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 Echizen Town of Fukui Prefecture, in addition to Echizen Crab and Echizen Flounder, 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.

There are these specialty products are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei tax payment.

【Events in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture】
・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 Minato Fireworks
Very 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
Dandong floats parade through the town.
It is a historic festival that will celebrate its 49th anniversary in 2024.

【Introducing Tourist Information of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture! 】
Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture is a sightseeing spot surrounded by beautiful nature and rich history.
We Broadcasting a recommendations that will make you have a wonderful trip in Echizen-cho, Echizen-cho, Fukui, so Enjoy!