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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. 21, 2025

[Image1]Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden.That makes a

[Image2]Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden.That makes a

[Image3]Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden.That makes a

Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden.
That makes a sunny break all the more precious!
A winter sunset seen after a long time looks especially beautiful against the clear air.

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Kono

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

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Sep. 18, 2025

[Image1]The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships.The Nakamura House is a large

[Image2]The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships.The Nakamura House is a large

[Image3]The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships.The Nakamura House is a large

[Image4]The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships.The Nakamura House is a large

[Image5]The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships.The Nakamura House is a large

The Nakamura family built great wealth as owners of cargo-buying ships.
The Nakamura House is a large mansion of a Kitamaebune shipowner, featuring a distinctive estate layout and a three-story guestroom wing.
It has been open to the public since April 2024.
Can you feel the history and romance of the Kitamaebune captains who endured and thrived on the majestic 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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Sep. 17, 2025

[Image1]Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year

[Image2]Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year

[Image3]Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year

[Image4]Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year

[Image5]Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year

[Image6]Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year

[Image7]Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year

Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year’s Eve as a way of symbolically cutting off the misfortunes of the past year.
In the Imajo area, families make soba at home at the end of the year to serve as their year-crossing noodles.

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Imajo

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

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Sep. 15, 2025

[Image1]In the Kono Area, narcissus flowers bloom across the slopes facing the Echizen Coast in winter.How a

[Image2]In the Kono Area, narcissus flowers bloom across the slopes facing the Echizen Coast in winter.How a

In the Kono Area, narcissus flowers bloom across the slopes facing the Echizen Coast in winter.
How about enjoying the elegant narcissus with its pleasant fragrance?

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Kono

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

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Sep. 11, 2025

[Image1]Itadori-juku in Imajo offers a charming retro atmosphere!This site contains the remains of a checkpo

[Image2]Itadori-juku in Imajo offers a charming retro atmosphere!This site contains the remains of a checkpo

Itadori-juku in Imajo offers a charming retro atmosphere!

This site contains the remains of a checkpoint that once marked the entrance to the Hokkokukaido. By establishing the checkpoint, it served an important role in regulating travelers on the road.✨

Nearby stand four traditional houses with thatched roofs built in the kogashira style, and they are certified under Fukui Prefecture’s Traditional House Recognition System.

If you’re curious, visit and you might enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere.

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Itadori-no-Shuku Village

35-5 Itadori, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 919-0128, Japan

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Sep. 10, 2025

[Image1]The soba in Imajo district of Minami-Echizen Town is superb.Come and taste the fragrant, exquisite s

[Image2]The soba in Imajo district of Minami-Echizen Town is superb.Come and taste the fragrant, exquisite s

The soba in Imajo district of Minami-Echizen Town is superb.
Come and taste the fragrant, exquisite soba for yourself!

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Imajo

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

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Sep. 8, 2025

Ripe astringent persimmons are exquisite♪
You might even eat some as you harvest if you get hungry...

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Imajo

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

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Sep. 7, 2025

[Image1]Autumn tradition: persimmon harvesting!Using a bamboo-handled scissor pole made for harvesting, each

[Image2]Autumn tradition: persimmon harvesting!Using a bamboo-handled scissor pole made for harvesting, each

Autumn tradition: persimmon harvesting!
Using a bamboo-handled scissor pole made for harvesting, each persimmon is picked one by one.
That skill is a craftsman’s art!
The technique of a mother who has harvested persimmons for 50 years is truly impressive ✨😍

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

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Aug. 28, 2025

[Image1]There are many scenic spots on the way up to Yashagaike.As you climb, enjoy the sound of the river a

[Image2]There are many scenic spots on the way up to Yashagaike.As you climb, enjoy the sound of the river a

[Image3]There are many scenic spots on the way up to Yashagaike.As you climb, enjoy the sound of the river a

There are many scenic spots on the way up to Yashagaike.
As you climb, enjoy the sound of the river and the birdsong!

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Aug. 27, 2025

Yashagaike 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 climbing at various times of the year!

今庄のカツラ

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

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Aug. 27, 2025

[Image1]Yashagaike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are lo

[Image2]Yashagaike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are lo

[Image3]Yashagaike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are lo

[Image4]Yashagaike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are lo

[Image5]Yashagaike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are lo

[Image6]Yashagaike shows different faces depending on the season.The deep greens of spring and summer are lo

Yashagaike 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 climbing at various times of the year!

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Aug. 9, 2025

A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in nature.
Sitting at about 1,100 meters above sea level, the pond is remarkably clear and the trail is designed so even beginner hikers can enjoy it.
Fresh spring greenery and autumn foliage both shine here, offering a different face each season.
The hiking path is well maintained, and viewpoints along the way offer sweeping views of the Echizen mountain range.

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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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Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden. That makes a sunny break all the more precious! A winter sunset seen after a long time looks especially beautiful against the clear air.

Kono

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Kitamaebune Shipowner Residences Parking Lot

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year’s Eve as a way of symbolically cutting off the misfortunes of the past year. In the Imajo area, families make soba at home at the end of the year to serve as their year-crossing noodles.

Imajo

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

In the Kono Area, narcissus flowers bloom across the slopes facing the Echizen Coast in winter. How about enjoying the elegant narcissus with its pleasant fragrance?

Kono

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Itadori-no-Shuku Village

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

The soba in Imajo district of Minami-Echizen Town is superb. Come and taste the fragrant, exquisite soba for yourself!

Imajo

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Ripe astringent persimmons are exquisite♪ You might even eat some as you harvest if you get hungry...

Imajo

Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Autumn tradition: persimmon harvesting! Using a bamboo-handled scissor pole made for harvesting, each persimmon is picked one by one. That skill is a craftsman’s art! The technique of a mother who has harvested persimmons for 50 years is truly impressive ✨😍

Imajo

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There are many scenic spots on the way up to Yashagaike. As you climb, enjoy the sound of the river and the birdsong!

今庄のカツラ

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

Yashagaike 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 climbing at various times of the year!

今庄のカツラ

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Winter in Fukui brings many cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, and the sky is often leaden.
That makes a sunny break all the more precious!
A winter sunset seen after a long time looks especially beautiful against the clear air.

Because soba breaks more easily than other noodles, it came to be eaten on the night before New Year’s Eve as a way of symbolically cutting off the misfortunes of the past year.
In the Imajo area, families make soba at home at the end of the year to serve as their year-crossing noodles.

In the Kono Area, narcissus flowers bloom across the slopes facing the Echizen Coast in winter.
How about enjoying the elegant narcissus with its pleasant fragrance?

The soba in Imajo district of Minami-Echizen Town is superb.
Come and taste the fragrant, exquisite soba for yourself!

Ripe astringent persimmons are exquisite♪
You might even eat some as you harvest if you get hungry...

Autumn tradition: persimmon harvesting!
Using a bamboo-handled scissor pole made for harvesting, each persimmon is picked one by one.
That skill is a craftsman’s art!
The technique of a mother who has harvested persimmons for 50 years is truly impressive ✨😍

There are many scenic spots on the way up to Yashagaike.
As you climb, enjoy the sound of the river and the birdsong!

Yashagaike 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 climbing at various times of the year!