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Echizen Town, Niu-gun, Towns, Towns, Fukui Prefecture, faces the Sea of Japan and has a population of about 19,000.
In March 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture, making access to the Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture more convenient.
In COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce you to the recommended sightseeing Spot in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture! Best regards!

[What is Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture?] 】
Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture is a beautiful Town facing the Sea of Japan, and is a fascinating area of rich nature and history.
Echizen Snow Crab is famous for its seafood and Echizen pottery, and is Visited by many tourists throughout the year.

In 2005, the four Town/Village of Nyū District Asahi Town, Echizen Town, Miyazaki Village, and Oda Town merged to form "Echizen Town", which Restrooms available history.

[Introduction of recommended Sightseeing spot in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture]
・Echizen Ninomiya Tsurugi Shrine (Tsurugi Shrine)
Echizen Town Oda was the ancestral hometown of Oda Nobunaga, and Oda Nobunaga deeply revered Tsurugi Shrine as a Ujigami（clan deity）.
The Main Shrine is designated as a prefectural cultural property, and the Bonshō bell is the third oldest in Japan and one of the six national treasures in Fukui Prefecture.

・Cape Echizen
Cape Echizen is a cape with a series of 130 meters high cliffs jutting out into the Sea of Japan, where you can Unfolds a magnificent panorama of the sea.
From the Observation decks, you can overlook Tojinbo and the Tsuruga Peninsula.
It has also been selected as a "100 best sunsets in Japan".

・Roadside Station Echizen
Located on the Echizen-Kaga Coast, it sells Fresh Local seafood and agricultural products, and is popular with tourists.
Restrooms available are also restaurants where you can enjoy dishes made with Local ingredients, so you can enjoy the taste of Echizen.
There is also a one-day hot spring facility that boasts an open-air bath, "Echizen Onsen Open-air Bath Fishermen's Fire" and the "Echizen Snow Crab Museum" where you can learn about the ecology of Echizen Snow Crab and nearby fish.

・Kocho Gate
It is a cave about 15 meters high and about 30 meters wide with a hole gaping in the rock due to wave erosion on the Echizen Coast.
The promenade is well maintained, so you can see the Kocho Gate up close.

・Nagasuhama Beaches
It is the largest beaches in In the town and is crowded with many Beachgoers in summer.
In the crystal clear waters, you can also enjoy marine sports such as Scuba Diving.

[Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture Specialty Products]
・Echizen pottery
Echizen pottery is a traditional pottery from Echizen Town that dates back to the Heian period about 850 years ago.
Echizen Pottery's Workshop also Held in Visiting the site and Hands-on workshops, and you can even create your own original creations.

・Echizen daffodils
Echizen daffodils are a general term for Japanese daffodils that bloom on the Echizen Coast and are known as a Winter tradition in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, Echizen Town.
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・Echizen Snow Crab
"Echizen Snow Crab" is a Snow Crab that is Unload to the fishing port of Fukui Prefecture, and the Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture boasts the highest Unload in Fukui Prefecture.
Famous nationwide as a Taste of Winter, it is characterized by its sweetness and delicious taste, and is known as the finest variety of the top brand among snow crabs.
Local traditional Japanese restaurants and restaurants serve dishes made with Fresh Echizen Snow Crab, which makes many gourmets Tantalize your taste buds!.

・Echizen Flounder
Echizen Flounder is also known as a Specialty Product of Echizen Town.
Exquisite sashimi, Cooked fish, grilled fish, and any other dish can be eaten deliciously.

・Other seafood
In addition to Echizen Snow Crab and Echizen Flounder, Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture is known for its abundant Fresh seafood such as "Echizen shrimp," "sweet shrimp," "Squid," and "Turbo sazae."
In Echizen Town, lively Kaisen Donburi is called "Hama no seikatsu donburi" and can be eaten at many restaurants in In the town.

These Specialty Products also Restrooms available popular in Furusato Nozei thank-you gift.

[Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture event introduction]
・Echizen Pottery Festival
The Echizen Pottery Festival is the largest pottery market in Fukui Prefecture with the theme of Echizen pottery, bringing together Echizen pottery kilns in Fukui Prefecture.
There are also shops selling traditional crafts and restaurants and bazaars.

・Echizen Port Fireworks Display
Impressive fireworks such as Underwater fireworks will color the night sky of Echizen Town at the Echizen Fishing Port.
It is the first fireworks to be Held in in Fukui Prefecture every year, and it tells Fukui Prefecture the visit of summer.

・Asahi Festival
Paper-covered lantern floats parade through the towns.
It is a historic festival that will celebrate its 49th anniversary in 2024.

[Introducing the Tourist Information of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture! ] 】
Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture is a Sightseeing spot surrounded by beautiful nature and rich history.
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