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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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Aug. 26, 2025

"Akariyanse"
Around October, it takes place centered on Ukon House, the Kitamaebune Shipowners' Residence.
The event lights up the area around Ukon House with LED candles and andon lanterns.
The fantastic lights decorate Kono Kitamaebune Shipowners' Street, letting visitors enjoy an atmosphere different from usual.

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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]Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here stands the Ukon House, a Kitamaebu

[Image2]Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here stands the Ukon House, a Kitamaebu

Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street runs along the Shiokaze Line. Here stands the Ukon House, a Kitamaebune shipowner’s residence designated as a Japan Heritage site. The building I’m introducing this time is the Western-style house a few steps up from the Ukon House. What view opens up from the second-floor veranda? That’s a surprise to enjoy when you visit.
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When you come to the Ukon House, be sure to climb up to the Western-style house on Kitamaebune Shipowners’ Street for a different experience—the unique scenery you can only see here awaits you.
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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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Aug. 22, 2025

[Image1]Fukui Prefecture is the birthplace of Koshihikari rice!Fertile land, nutrient-rich water flowing dow

[Image2]Fukui Prefecture is the birthplace of Koshihikari rice!Fertile land, nutrient-rich water flowing dow

Fukui Prefecture is the birthplace of Koshihikari rice!
Fertile land, nutrient-rich water flowing down from the surrounding mountains, and the large day–night temperature differences in the mountainous areas all make this region suitable for growing Koshihikari, and Minami-Echizen Town is exactly such a place.

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Minamiechizen

Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui, Japan

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Aug. 21, 2025

[Image1]Products made in Minami-Echizen Town are being enjoyed in Zanzibar!Heshiko from Sahei, a guesthouse

[Image2]Products made in Minami-Echizen Town are being enjoyed in Zanzibar!Heshiko from Sahei, a guesthouse

[Image3]Products made in Minami-Echizen Town are being enjoyed in Zanzibar!Heshiko from Sahei, a guesthouse

[Image4]Products made in Minami-Echizen Town are being enjoyed in Zanzibar!Heshiko from Sahei, a guesthouse

Products made in Minami-Echizen Town are being enjoyed in Zanzibar!
Heshiko from Sahei, a guesthouse in Minami-Echizen Town, crossed the sea to reach Japanese restaurant Masaru in Zanzibar☆

Heshiko is a fermented food made by salting mackerel and curing it in rice bran for more than a year.
You can use it not only for ochazuke, rice balls, and sushi, but also in pasta and pizza, or as a filling for fried rice—there are many ways to enjoy it!
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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 great, but the mountains are also worth visiting!Minami-Echizen Town has the sea, of cour

[Image2]The sea is great, but the mountains are also worth visiting!Minami-Echizen Town has the sea, of cour

The sea is great, but the mountains are also worth visiting!
Minami-Echizen Town has the sea, of course, and also rivers and waterfalls☆

Even at this time of year the river water is very cold and feels wonderful♪
Refresh yourself while soaking in the negative ions.

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Fukui Minami-Echizen Town Tourism Federation posted.

Aug. 14, 2025

[Image1]It’s been hot lately 😵On days like this, I recommend the “Hasu Soft Serve”❗️The soft serve, faintly

[Image2]It’s been hot lately 😵On days like this, I recommend the “Hasu Soft Serve”❗️The soft serve, faintly

It’s been hot lately 😵
On days like this, I recommend the “Hasu Soft Serve”❗️
The soft serve, faintly green from lotus powder, isn’t overly sweet and becomes something you suddenly crave during this hot season☆
You can enjoy the Hasu Soft Serve at Hoyattei inside Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi!

Location: 919-0203
39-2-2 Makidani, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture
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Come See the Famous Lotus Flowers of Nanjo, Minami-Echizen Town This Summer! | Feature | Minami-Echizen Town Tourist Information

越前の幸ほやっ停

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

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Aug. 13, 2025 (edited)

[Image1]🌊Echizen Coast🌊The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway.In the Kono district of Minami-Ech

[Image2]🌊Echizen Coast🌊The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway.In the Kono district of Minami-Ech

[Image3]🌊Echizen Coast🌊The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway.In the Kono district of Minami-Ech

[Image4]🌊Echizen Coast🌊The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway.In the Kono district of Minami-Ech

[Image5]🌊Echizen Coast🌊The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway.In the Kono district of Minami-Ech

🌊Echizen Coast🌊
The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway.
In the Kono district of Minami-Echizen Town, you can watch the sun sink beyond the horizon.
Come and enjoy a weekend drive yourself☆

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Nuka Beach

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

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Aug. 13, 2025

[Image1]Would you like to eat lotus while admiring the lotus flowers?We recommend the local specialty “hasu

[Image2]Would you like to eat lotus while admiring the lotus flowers?We recommend the local specialty “hasu

Would you like to eat lotus while admiring the lotus flowers?
We recommend the local specialty “hasu udon,” a subtly green noodle made with lotus leaf.
It has a faint lotus aroma, thin noodles, and a nice chew.
Even if the heat has left you a bit drained this summer, you can slurp it down with ease!

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Hanahasu Onsen SOMAYAMA

60-1 Nakagoya, Minamiechizen, Nanjo District, Fukui 919-0214, Japan

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Aug. 11, 2025

[Image1]○○ Hana Hasu Park ○○In summer, about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a calm and elegant lands

[Image2]○○ Hana Hasu Park ○○In summer, about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a calm and elegant lands

[Image3]○○ Hana Hasu Park ○○In summer, about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a calm and elegant lands

[Image4]○○ Hana Hasu Park ○○In summer, about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a calm and elegant lands

[Image5]○○ Hana Hasu Park ○○In summer, about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a calm and elegant lands

[Image6]○○ Hana Hasu Park ○○In summer, about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a calm and elegant lands

○○ Hana Hasu Park ○○

In summer, about 130 varieties of lotus bloom, creating a calm and elegant landscape.
The park features walking paths, an observation deck, and rest areas, and many visitors come each year for the annual Hasu Festival.
You can also enjoy lotus-based gourmet dishes and local specialties.

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64-41 Nakagoya, Minami-Echizen Town, Nanjo District, Fukui Prefecture 919-0214

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Hanahasu Park

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

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Aug. 9, 2025

[Image1]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

[Image2]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

[Image3]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

[Image4]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

[Image5]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

[Image6]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

[Image7]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

[Image8]A mysterious, legendary pond lies tucked in the mountains, reached by a trekking course rich in natu

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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Ukon Shipowner Residence

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The sea is great, but the mountains are also worth visiting! Minami-Echizen Town has the sea, of course, and also rivers and waterfalls☆ Even at this time of year the river water is very cold and feels wonderful♪ Refresh yourself while soaking in the negative ions.

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越前の幸 ほやっ停

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🌊Echizen Coast🌊 The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway. In the Kono district of Minami-Echizen Town, you can watch the sun sink beyond the horizon. Come and enjoy a weekend drive yourself☆

Nuka Beach

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Hanahasu Onsen SOMAYAMA

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旧右近家住宅西洋館

The sea is great, but the mountains are also worth visiting!
Minami-Echizen Town has the sea, of course, and also rivers and waterfalls☆

Even at this time of year the river water is very cold and feels wonderful♪
Refresh yourself while soaking in the negative ions.

越前の幸ほやっ停

🌊Echizen Coast🌊
The Echizen Coast is perfect for a driving getaway.
In the Kono district of Minami-Echizen Town, you can watch the sun sink beyond the horizon.
Come and enjoy a weekend drive yourself☆