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Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture is a fascinating area where rich nature, beautiful landscapes, and history and culture intersect. Sakai City is located in the northern part of Fukui Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan.

In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce in detail the recommended tourist Spots, Specialty Products, and historical background of Sakai City, so thank you!

■■■ Access
Access to Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture is convenient by train and automobile.
With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen from the Tokyo metropolitan area, it became easily accessible.
From Ashihara Hot Spring Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line, buses run to various parts of the city, providing easy access to sightseeing spots. It can also be easily visited by car from the Hokuriku Expressway's Kanazu IC and Maruoka IC.

■■■ Nature & Landscape
Sakai City has many beautiful natural landscapes. One of the most famous is "Tojinbo". The Tojinbo is a precipitous cliff that juts out into the Sea of Japan, and its magnificent scenery, which was created over a period of more than 10,000 years, Overwhelming visit people. In addition, there is a "Mikuni Port" near the Tojinbo, Restrooms available you can enjoy Fresh seafood.

■■■ History & Culture
Sakai City is also Restrooms available in areas steeped in ancient history and culture. In the Edo period, Mikuni Town flourished as a port of call for Kitamae ships. Even today, the historic towns of Mikuni Minato have been preserved, and you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period just by walking around. In addition, "Mikuni Festival" is a traditional Festival that is Held in every May, and luxurious festival float parade the city and fascinates many tourists.

■■■ Specialty products and gourmet food
Sakai City is rich in delicious gourmet food made with local ingredients. One of the most famous is "Echizen Snow Crab". In the winter season, you can enjoy the Freshly caught Echizen Snow Crab, which is Visited by many tourists. In addition, "Sweet shrimp from Mikuni Port", "Koshihikari rice from Fukui Prefecture", "Wakasa beef", and "Echizen Buckwheat noodles" are also exquisite, so you can fully enjoy the taste of Local.

■■■ Tourist Spot
Sakai City is rich not only in history and nature, but also in tourist spots that you can enjoy. Below are some of Sakai City's most popular tourist Spot, along with their features.

■ Tojinbo
One of the one of the best tourist spots in Fukui Prefecture, "Tojinbo" is a tourist Spot that is also used as a filming location for many dramas.
Facing the Sea of Sea of Japan, the cliffs are more than 20 meters high and stretch for about 1 km, and overwhelming natural beauty Unfolds.
Such large-scale columnar joints are valuable in the world, and are listed as one of the "world's three great columnar joints".
The Scene, with its cliffs more than 20 Meter high, is There are worth seeing. You can also enjoy a Sunset Cruise, and Tojinbo, which is dyed in the sunset, is exceptional.

■ Mikuni Minato
It is a historic port Town that flourished as a port of call for Kitamae Ship during the Edo period. Even now, the Old streets with an atmosphere remains, and you can enjoy a walk while feeling the history. In particular, the Old streets of Mikuni Minato, such as the Former Kishina Family Residence and the former Morita Bank Head Office, and the Mikuni Shrine are highlights.
You can also taste Fresh seafood from the Sea of Sea of Japan and "Mikuni Spicy Soba (Buckwheat Noodles)" made with grated spicy radish.

■ Maruoka Castle
Also known as Kasumiga Castle, it is famous as the castle with the oldest surviving castle tower in Japan. The castle was built in 1576 and has even now maintained its appearance and is designated as a 100 Famous Castles of Japan and National Important Cultural Property. The cherry blossoms around the castle are in bloom in the Spring, and it There are also popular as a cherry blossom viewing Spot as a "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots of Japan".

■ Shibamasa World
It is a large amusement park for families, boasting a vast site of 560,000 square meters.
It is a theme park where you can play for one day, including one of the largest Dinosaur Attractions in Japan and the indoor amusement park "Kids Paradise".
In the summer, one of the largest resort pools in Japan is open, and you can also enjoy the night pool for a limited time.
There are also plenty of Activities to enjoy throughout the year, such as golf and Barbecue.

■ Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
It is an aquarium facing the Sea of Japan, and dolphin and sea lion shows are popular. In addition, there are plenty of hands-on activities such as petting feeding experiences and overnight aquariums. Restrooms available of various marine life can be enjoyed by children and adults.

■■■ Summary of introduction of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture is a fascinating region that combines natural beauty, rich history and culture, and delicious specialty products. We will continue to introduce Information on many tourist Spots in the future, so we hope you will visit Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture!