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Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture is a Town rich in nature located in the center of Fukui Prefecture, facing the Gifu Prefecture south of the Town.
With a population of about 2,200 (as of 2024), about 92% of the area of the Towns is occupied by forests.
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◆ What is Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture? ◆
Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture is a scenic region surrounded by beautiful mountains and pristine rivers.
It is Restrooms available in Fukui Prefecture and one of the most Heavy snowfall area.
National Highway 417 "Kanmuri Pass Road", commonly known as "Crown Road", which shortens the travel distance between Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture Ibigawa by one hour, opened in November 2023.
Access from Gifu Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture has become very convenient, and the exchange of people (people visiting from outside the region) has increased.

Restrooms available also have a history of inheriting the culture of Japan's traditional performing arts "Noh play" from ancient times.

◆ Introduction of Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture Sightseeing spot ◆
◇Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda
Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda is one of the largest outdoor adventure parks in Japan, Representing Ikeda Town.
You can enjoy Athletic activities such as Tree Trekking and Zipline in the mountain forests of the Shizuhara Area of Ikeda Town.
The Mega Zipline is 510 Meters long and 60 Meters high, making it one of the tallest in Japan.

◇Michi no Oasis Four Season Terrace
It is a tourist exchange facilities that just opened in April 2024.
Processing foods made from agricultural products in Ikeda Town and specialty products made by woodworkers are lined up.
Meals made with Agricultural products from Ikeda Town are also available.
It can also be Use as a Tourist Information provision or as a resting place, making it a great stop during your journey.

◇Kazura Bridge
It is a bridge over the Asuwa river valley made by weaving a plant called hardy kiwi with a total length of 44 meters and a height of 12 meters.
Restrooms available that if you pledge your love on this bridge, you will be happy forever.

◇Ryusouga Falls
It is the only waterfall in Fukui Prefecture designated as one of the "100 best waterfalls in One of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan".
The Scene where the 60-Meters-high waterfall falls excitingly stream is a sight to behold, and many tourists Visit it.
The stairs are Well maintained, so you can go down to the front of the waterfall.

◇Mount Kanmuri
It is a mountain on the border between Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture, and was selected as one of the "Nature 100 Japan to be preserved in the 21st century".
The Elevation is 1,256 Meters, but you can drive to around 1,000 Meters, and it takes about 2 hours to reach the summit from there, so even beginners can easily climb it.

◇Suwa Azuki Shrine
The Main hall of the shrine is specified as National Important Cultural Property.
At the back of the stairs of the mountain road Precincts the shrine, the "Inari Large cedar" rises one of the most Large cedar Hokuriku region, which is said to be 1,000 years old.

◇Keiryu Onsen Kakasou
It is a spring quality that is soft on the skin and is said to be a spring water that promotes beautiful skin at a Onsen Ryokan inn in the center of the Shizuhara Plateau.
You can enjoy not only staying at an inn but also a One Day Hot Spring.

◆ Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture Specialty Products ◆
◇Rice
Ikeda Town has a large temperature difference in one day, and we are promoting Nature-friendly agriculture by reducing the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers as much as possible. Ikeda Town is a Town with a reputation for delicious Rice in Rice production area and Fukui Prefecture.

◇ Grated daikon soba
Soba noodles made with with Ikeda water is a specialties of Ikeda Town.
Grated daikon soba made with spicy grated Grated radish and Salt Dashi has been loved by the Town residents for a long time, and can be tasted at "Soba Township Ikedaya", "Water Wheel" and "Ippuku" in the town.

◆ Introduction of Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture festival and Events
◇ Ikeda Food Cultural Festival
It is a popular Events that is celebrating its 16th anniversary in 2023 and is Held in every year in early November. Approximately 60 stores will Stalls in various parts of the Ikeda Town, offering gourmet foods such as Soba (buckwheat noodles), new Rice, sweetfish, vegetables, wild vegetables, and Ghibier, as well as woodworking experiences.
Other events such as the "Bale-carrying Challenge" will be held.

◇Ikeda Grand Festival
It is a festival held at Suwa Azuki Shrine and is held in for three days from June 9 to June 11 every year.
Portable shrines Parade around the town, and "Children's Sumo" is also held in in which children of elementary school age and younger participate.

◇Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Dengaku no Umami
It is a traditional event held every year on February 15 for about 800 years, and Japan's traditional "Noh" and "Dengaku" dances are Dedication at Kanjinja Shrine.

◆ Introducing Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture Sightseeing spot ◆
Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture is a fascinating Sightseeing spot with rich Nature and history.
Enjoy a wonderful trip in Ikeda Town.

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