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Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture is a charming town where the Nature and history of mountains, sea, and village are in harmony.
There are many attractions in Minami-Echizen Town, such as Hanahasu Park, where about 130 species of flowers from around the world are in bloom, Imajo-shuku Post Town, which flourished as a post town on the Kitakuni Highway, and Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke, which opens to the public the residence of the owner of the Kitamae ship in the Edo period.
Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi, where you can enjoy Local Specialty and Gourmet food, is also a popular spot.
Popular Specialty include "Imajo soba," which uses Raised Soba due to the temperature difference and Clear water, "Heshiko pickled mackerel," a Preserved Food made by Pickled in salt Mackerel and pickled in rice bran, and "Hanging dried persimmon," a Dried persimmon with a tradition of more than 400 years.
Please spend a rich time in Minami-Echizen Town, where Nature, history, and culture are fused.

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[Image1]I want you to see it at Hanahasu park on a rainy day!It is

[Image2]I want you to see it at Hanahasu park on a rainy day!It is

I want you to see it at Hanahasu park on a rainy day!
It is "drops accumulated in lotus leaves".
Lotus leaves have strong water repellency and collect water cleanly.
The rain Water floating on the lotus leaves sparkles and looks like ♪ art

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Hanahasu Park

Japan, 〒919-0214 Fukui, Nanjo District, Minamiechizen, Nakagoya, ６４−４１

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Oct. 26, 2025

[Image1]The second pink lotus in the photo and the third white lotus. Actually, it's the same lotus!It is a

[Image2]The second pink lotus in the photo and the third white lotus. Actually, it's the same lotus!It is a

[Image3]The second pink lotus in the photo and the third white lotus. Actually, it's the same lotus!It is a

The second pink lotus in the photo and the third white lotus. Actually, it's the same lotus!
It is a lotus called "small three-colored", and the buds and the beginning of bloom are pink like the first one, but they change from pink to white on the 3rd ~ 4th day!
https://www.minamiechizen.com/en/spot/19388/...

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Hanahasu Park

Japan, 〒919-0214 Fukui, Nanjo District, Minamiechizen, Nakagoya, ６４−４１

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Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Oct. 19, 2025

[Image1]Imashou post town is Located in on the border between Minami-Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture and Ib

[Image2]Imashou post town is Located in on the border between Minami-Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture and Ib

Imashou post town is Located in on the border between Minami-Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture and Ibigawa Town in Gifu Prefecture.
Doesn't it look like some kind of shape when you look at it from a little up? ?? 💕
The view of Imashou post town from a little uphill from the pond makes me ❤️ feel a little special

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Yashagaike Pond | Spots | Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information

今庄のカツラ

Hirono, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 919-0127, Japan

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Oct. 16, 2025

"Golden Ume Plum" is one of the specialties of Minami-Echizen Town.
"Golden Ume Plum" is a ripe Ume Plum, so the harvest is slower than other Ume Plums and takes about one more month.
The green Ume plums ripen and turn yellow, and the sweet Roux tea Aroma makes you want to take a deep breath!
During the harvest season, it is also sold at "Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi".

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Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi

Japan, 〒919-0203 Fukui, Nanjo District, Minamiechizen, Makidani, ３９−２−２

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Oct. 6, 2025

[Image1]Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere!We also rent bi

[Image2]Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere!We also rent bi

[Image3]Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere!We also rent bi

[Image4]Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere!We also rent bi

[Image5]Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere!We also rent bi

Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere!
We also rent bicycles, so why don't you take a leisurely stroll along the country roads?
We look forward to seeing you around April.

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Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui, Japan

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Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Oct. 1, 2025

"Sea glass" is a piece of glass that can be found on the seaside or on the shore of a large lake. The unique dullness and delicate beauty are like a gift from the sea. Accessories using the sea glass are sold at "Dott Kitamae" on the premises of the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke owner!
Why don't you incorporate sea glass, which shines uniquely when light enters, into the fashion of your new life?

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Minamiechizencho Kono Sight Seeing Information Center

2-16 Kōno, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 915-1111, Japan

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Oct. 1, 2025

[Image1]Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke Hina dollIt was given to Tomikuko, the eldest daughter of the 11th

[Image2]Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke Hina dollIt was given to Tomikuko, the eldest daughter of the 11th

[Image3]Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke Hina dollIt was given to Tomikuko, the eldest daughter of the 11th

[Image4]Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke Hina dollIt was given to Tomikuko, the eldest daughter of the 11th

Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke Hina doll
It was given to Tomikuko, the eldest daughter of the 11th generation Mr. and Mrs. Taro Toshi, in the 6th year of Taisho 6).
It will be open to the public for a limited time, so please check the Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information site for details!

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Ukon Shipowner Residence

2-15 Kōno, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 915-1111, Japan

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Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Sep. 23, 2025

[Image1]The heat has subsided, and it's time to enjoy 🌸 a picnic outside.In such a case, we recommend Karion

[Image2]The heat has subsided, and it's time to enjoy 🌸 a picnic outside.In such a case, we recommend Karion

The heat has subsided, and it's time to enjoy 🌸 a picnic outside
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In such a case, we recommend Karion's bread and baked sweets!
Standard Anpan, Melon Bread, and Seasonal breads are also available, so I'm worried about 💦 which bread to choose
Gateau chocolate is moist inside, has a firm chocolate feel, and is more Volume 😍 than it looks
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Hanatone bread and sweets are also sold at "Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi", "Shikisai" and "Honey Nanjo Store" in Minami-Echizen Town!

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Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi

Japan, 〒919-0203 Fukui, Nanjo District, Minamiechizen, Makidani, ３９−２−２

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Sep. 21, 2025

[Image1]Winters in Fukui are cloudy, rainy, snowy, and the sky is often lead-colored.In such a situation, th

[Image2]Winters in Fukui are cloudy, rainy, snowy, and the sky is often lead-colored.In such a situation, th

[Image3]Winters in Fukui are cloudy, rainy, snowy, and the sky is often lead-colored.In such a situation, th

Winters in Fukui are cloudy, rainy, snowy, and the sky is often lead-colored.
In such a situation, the sunny days are very precious!
The winter Sunset that I have seen for the first yellowtail time in a long time has a clear air and looks even more beautiful.

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Kono

Kono, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 915-1111, Japan

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Sep. 18, 2025

[Image1]The Nakamura-ke family is a house that has made a great fortune as a purchasing ship.

[Image2]The Nakamura-ke family is a house that has made a great fortune as a purchasing ship.

[Image3]The Nakamura-ke family is a house that has made a great fortune as a purchasing ship.

[Image4]The Nakamura-ke family is a house that has made a great fortune as a purchasing ship.

[Image5]The Nakamura-ke family is a house that has made a great fortune as a purchasing ship.

The Nakamura-ke family is a house that has made a great fortune as a purchasing ship.
"The Kitamae Senshu, Nakamura-ke" is a large-scale mansion of the owner of the Kitamae ship with a unique mansion structure and a three-story tatami room.
It will be 👀 Open to the public from April 2024
Don't you feel the history and romance of the Kitamae ship owners who survived robustly in the majestic Sea of Sea of Japan?

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Kitamaebune Shipowner Residences Parking Lot

2-47-1 Kōno, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 915-1111, Japan

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Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture is a charming town where the Nature and history of mountains, sea, and village are in harmony.
There are many attractions in Minami-Echizen Town, such as Hanahasu Park, where about 130 species of flowers from around the world are in bloom, Imajo-shuku Post Town, which flourished as a post town on the Kitakuni Highway, and Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke, which opens to the public the residence of the owner of the Kitamae ship in the Edo period.
Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi, where you can enjoy Local Specialty and Gourmet food, is also a popular spot.
Popular Specialty include "Imajo soba," which uses Raised Soba due to the temperature difference and Clear water, "Heshiko pickled mackerel," a Preserved Food made by Pickled in salt Mackerel and pickled in rice bran, and "Hanging dried persimmon," a Dried persimmon with a tradition of more than 400 years.
Please spend a rich time in Minami-Echizen Town, where Nature, history, and culture are fused.

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Basic Information of Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui

Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture, is located almost in the center of Fukui Prefecture, facing Echizen City to the north, Gifu Prefecture to the east, Shiga Prefecture to the south, and the Sea of Japan to the west.
In 2005 (Heisei 17)), the former Nanjo Town, Imajo Town, and Kono Village were merged.
The town covers an area of 343.69 square kilometers, making it the third largest town in Fukui Prefecture.
The population as of May 2025 is 9,000.
The Hino River stream In the town, rich forests upstream, and Rural countryside downstream, Unfolds you can enjoy Seasonal Nature.
There are also historic townscapes such as Imajo-shuku Post Town and Kono Kitamaebune Shipowner Street.

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Popular Sightseeing spots in Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui

・Hanahasu Park
It is a park where about 130 species of flowers from around the world are in bloom, and the "Lotus Festival" is held in in summer.

・Imajo-shuku Post Town
It is an area where the historic townscape that flourished as a Post Town on the Kitakuni Highway remains.

・Kitamae Ship Owner's House Ukonke
It Open to the public the mansion of a Kitamae Ship lord in the Edo period, and you can experience the life of that time.

・Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi
It is a Roadside Station where you can enjoy Local Specialty and Gourmet food, and it is also convenient as a base point for sightseeing.

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Specialty of Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture

・Imajo soba
Handmade Soba with a rich flavor using Soba Raised in a climate with temperature differences and Clear water.

・Heshiko pickled mackerel
Preserved food made by Pickled in salt Mackerel and pickled in rice bran, it is characterized by its unique flavor.

・Hanging dried persimmon
Dried persimmons have a tradition of more than 400 years, and their mellow sweetness is attractive.

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Festivals and Events in Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture

・Lotus Festival
Held in every year from late June to early August at Hanahasu Park, there are many lotus-themed Events during the period.

・Kono Summer Festival
It is a summer Festival that is Held in in late July, and about 5,600 fireworks are launched into the Ocean of the Sea of Japan.

・Imajo Soba Festival
At the Held in Events held in May, many Soba restaurants will Stalls, and you can fully enjoy Local Soba noodles.

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Access Information to Minami-Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture

Time required from each location
【Shinkansen + Railway Access】
Tokyo Station - Nanjo Station: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
Osaka Station - Nanjo Station: Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes
Nagoya Station - Nanjo Station: Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes

【Airplane Access】
Haneda Airports - Komatsu Airports : About 1 hour 10 minutes
New Chitose Airports - Komatsu Airports : About 1 hour 35 minutes
Fukuoka Airport - Komatsu Airports : About 1 hour 20 minutes
Naha Airports - Komatsu Airports : Approximately 2 hours 15 min.

【Expressway Access】
Osaka - Imajo Interchange / Nanjo Smart Interchange : Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes
Nagoya - Imajo Interchange / Nanjo Smart Interchange : Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes
Kanazawa - Nanjo Smart Interchange / Imajo Interchange : about 1 hour 10 minutes

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Information of the Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation

Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation
Address: 〒919-0203
39-2-2 Makiya, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui
Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi 1
Phone: 0778-47-3414

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Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

I want you to see it at Hanahasu park on a rainy day! It is "drops accumulated in lotus leaves". Lotus leaves have strong water repellency and collect water cleanly. The rain Water floating on the lotus leaves sparkles and looks like ♪ art

Hanahasu Park

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Hanahasu Park

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今庄のカツラ

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Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere! We also rent bicycles, so why don't you take a leisurely stroll along the country roads? We look forward to seeing you around April.

Minamiechizen

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Minamiechizencho Kono Sight Seeing Information Center

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke Hina doll It was given to Tomikuko, the eldest daughter of the 11th generation Mr. and Mrs. Taro Toshi, in the 6th year of Taisho 6). It will be open to the public for a limited time, so please check the Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information site for details!

Ukon Shipowner Residence

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Roadside Station Minamiechizen Sankairi

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Winters in Fukui are cloudy, rainy, snowy, and the sky is often lead-colored. In such a situation, the sunny days are very precious! The winter Sunset that I have seen for the first yellowtail time in a long time has a clear air and looks even more beautiful.

Kono

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I want you to see it at Hanahasu park on a rainy day!
It is "drops accumulated in lotus leaves".
Lotus leaves have strong water repellency and collect water cleanly.
The rain Water floating on the lotus leaves sparkles and looks like ♪ art

Located in Minami-Echizen Town, there are Cherry Blossom Tree-lined Paths everywhere!
We also rent bicycles, so why don't you take a leisurely stroll along the country roads?
We look forward to seeing you around April.

Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata,Ukon-ke Hina doll
It was given to Tomikuko, the eldest daughter of the 11th generation Mr. and Mrs. Taro Toshi, in the 6th year of Taisho 6).
It will be open to the public for a limited time, so please check the Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information site for details!

Winters in Fukui are cloudy, rainy, snowy, and the sky is often lead-colored.
In such a situation, the sunny days are very precious!
The winter Sunset that I have seen for the first yellowtail time in a long time has a clear air and looks even more beautiful.