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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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Sep. 8, 2025

Exquisite ripe astringent persimmons ♪
If you are hungry, you may eat while harvesting.

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Imajo

Imajo, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 919-0131, Japan

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Sep. 7, 2025

[Image1]Autumn tradition, persimmon harvest ❗️When harvesting persimmons, scissors made of bamboo are used t

[Image2]Autumn tradition, persimmon harvest ❗️When harvesting persimmons, scissors made of bamboo are used t

Autumn tradition, persimmon harvest ❗️
When harvesting persimmons, scissors made of bamboo are used to harvest persimmons one by one.
The technique is craftsmanship ❗️
The skills of a veteran mother with 50 years of persimmon harvesting, as expected ✨😍

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Imajo, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 919-0131, Japan

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Aug. 28, 2025

[Image1]There are many scenic views along the hike to Yashaga-ike.Enjoy the sound of the stream and birdsong

[Image2]There are many scenic views along the hike to Yashaga-ike.Enjoy the sound of the stream and birdsong

[Image3]There are many scenic views along the hike to Yashaga-ike.Enjoy the sound of the stream and birdsong

There are many scenic views along the hike to Yashaga-ike.
Enjoy the sound of the stream and birdsong as you climb!

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Aug. 27, 2025

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!

今庄のカツラ

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

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Aug. 27, 2025

[Image1]Yashaga-ike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are l

[Image2]Yashaga-ike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are l

[Image3]Yashaga-ike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are l

[Image4]Yashaga-ike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are l

[Image5]Yashaga-ike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are l

[Image6]Yashaga-ike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are l

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!

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Aug. 9, 2025

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.

今庄のカツラ

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

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Aug. 26, 2025

[Image1]“Akiryanse”Held around October, this event centers on the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke.The area

[Image2]“Akiryanse”Held around October, this event centers on the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke.The area

[Image3]“Akiryanse”Held around October, this event centers on the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke.The area

[Image4]“Akiryanse”Held around October, this event centers on the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, Ukon-ke.The area

“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.

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Ukon Shipowner Residence

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

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Aug. 23, 2025

[Image1]Kitamae-Senshu street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here you'll find the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, U

[Image2]Kitamae-Senshu street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here you'll find the Kitamae Senshu-no Yakata, U

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!
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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.
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Unpacking the charms of the Kitamae Shipowner Ukon Family Residence – a spot not to be missed when sightseeing in Minami-Echizen! | Feature | Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information

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2-37 Kōno, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 915-1111, Japan

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Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Aug. 22, 2025

[Image1]Fukui Prefecture is the birthplace of Koshihikari rice!Abundant Great Earth, nutrient-rich Water tha

[Image2]Fukui Prefecture is the birthplace of Koshihikari rice!Abundant Great Earth, nutrient-rich Water tha

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.

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Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui, Japan

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Aug. 21, 2025

[Image1]What is made in Minami-Echizen Town can be eaten in Zanzibar!The Heshiko of the guesthouse

[Image2]What is made in Minami-Echizen Town can be eaten in Zanzibar!The Heshiko of the guesthouse

[Image3]What is made in Minami-Echizen Town can be eaten in Zanzibar!The Heshiko of the guesthouse

[Image4]What is made in Minami-Echizen Town can be eaten in Zanzibar!The Heshiko of the guesthouse

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!
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Sahei

12-21 Nuka, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 915-1114, Japan

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Aug. 18, 2025

[Image1]The sea is good, but the mountains are also recommended!Minami-Echizen Town has not only the sea but

[Image2]The sea is good, but the mountains are also recommended!Minami-Echizen Town has not only the sea but

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.

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Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Aug. 14, 2025

[Image1]It's 😵 been a hot dayRecommended on such a hot day is

[Image2]It's 😵 been a hot dayRecommended on such a hot day is

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
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Come See the Famous Lotus Flowers of Nanjo, Minami-Echizen Town This Summer! | Feature | Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information

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

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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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Exquisite ripe astringent persimmons ♪ If you are hungry, you may eat while harvesting.

Imajo

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Autumn tradition, persimmon harvest ❗️ When harvesting persimmons, scissors made of bamboo are used to harvest persimmons one by one. The technique is craftsmanship ❗️ The skills of a veteran mother with 50 years of persimmon harvesting, as expected ✨😍

Imajo

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There are many scenic views along the hike to Yashaga-ike. Enjoy the sound of the stream and birdsong as you climb!

今庄のカツラ

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation shared Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation's post.

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!

今庄のカツラ

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

“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.

Ukon Shipowner Residence

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旧右近家住宅 西洋館

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Minamiechizen

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Sahei

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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.

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Exquisite ripe astringent persimmons ♪
If you are hungry, you may eat while harvesting.

Autumn tradition, persimmon harvest ❗️
When harvesting persimmons, scissors made of bamboo are used to harvest persimmons one by one.
The technique is craftsmanship ❗️
The skills of a veteran mother with 50 years of persimmon harvesting, as expected ✨😍

There are many scenic views along the hike to Yashaga-ike.
Enjoy the sound of the stream and birdsong as you climb!

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.

旧右近家住宅西洋館

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.

越前の幸ほやっ停