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Eihei-ji Temple / Ono / Katsuyama

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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Murokochou Terao 51-11 Toyama dinosaur forest

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is a specialist geology and paleontology museum, focused particularly on dinosaurs, which is located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture (an area where many dinosaur fossils have been found). More than 40 complete dinosaur skeletons are on display, enabling visitors to get a feel for just how big dinosaurs were. The Museum also has large-scale dioramas and a computer graphics theatre that recreate the type of prehistoric forest in which dinosaurs lived, giving visitors a sense of having “traveled back in time.” Both adults and children can enjoy learning about the history of the Earth through the dinosaurs’ story.
Heisenji Temple Hakusan Shrine

4.5

126 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Katsuyama-shi Heisenjicho Heisenji 56-63

A temple in Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama City. It was founded in 717 CE as a location to worship the holy mountain, Mt. Hakusan. By the time of the warring states period it had swelled into a massive holy city housing 8000 monks. Though prosperous the monastery was then destroyed during the Ikko-Ikki Jodo Shinshu Buddhist uprising. Remnants of the massive temple grounds still remain and the area has been designated a national historic site called the Old Temple Grounds of the Hakusan Heisenji Temple. It is also called the Kokedera or Moss Temple because of the beautiful scenery of the grounds completely covered in moss.

Beautiful secluded and most zen shrine in the whole of japan. When I visited literally nobody was there which made it more beautiful.
Skijam Katsuyama

4.0

94 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi 170-70

Located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, Skijam is one of the largest skiing areas and resorts in western Japan. Famous for the beautiful view offered by its ski slope, this popular resort is visited by large numbers of skiers from the Kansai and Chubu regions. The slope is divided into three main areas suited respectively to everyone from beginners to skilled skiers. From spring to fall, the resort offers a variety of outdoor activities, including lawn sledding, park golf, and kayaking classes. There’s also a heated swimming pool, dog run, barbecue garden, and lodging facility.

This ski resort has a lot of activities,servies,facilities to have fun for skiers or snowboarder.First of all, what I was impressed with was good rental services of ski gears.You can come here...
Eihei-ji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Yoshidaguneiheijichou Shihi 10-5

A Soto school Buddhist temple located in Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida District, Fukui which is also the head temple of over 15 thousand branch temples scattered across Japan. The temple was founded as a meditation hall by Dogen in 1244. The grounds are enclosed by ancient Japanese cedars over 600 years old and are dotted with over 70 structures centering around a complete seven-structure temple compound. Some of the temple’s many highlights include numerous delicate sculptures housed in various buildings around the grounds; a stunning decorated ceiling inlaid with 230 images; and an original copy of the “Fukan zazengi” which is registered as a National Treasure and kept in the temple’s treasure house.
Roadside Station Kuzuryu

3.5

55 Reviews

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Onoshi Asahi 26-30-1

The Roadside Station Kuzuryu is composed of three areas—the Fureai Community Building, the JR Kuzuryuko Station, and the farmer’s market. It is center for tourism located at the gateway to the east of Fukui Prefecture. You can feel the warmth of trees here, easing away your stresses. The farmer’s market offers locally produced, specialty fresh goods at a reasonable price. Kuzuryu is brimming with charms.

土曜日の昼ちょっと過ぎに休憩で利用しました。何かイベントが近くであるらしく、多くの人出で混雑していて、小さめの売店のお弁当は売り切れ、トイレも列を作っていました。駅正面の親子恐竜は、動いたり、止まったりですが、なかなか楽しめます。
Katsuyama Castle Museum

3.5

38 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Heisenjichou Heisenji 85-26-1

Katsuyama Castle Museum is a museum in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, built in the style of a Tenshu (the main tower of a Japanese castle), which opened in 1992. The tower is 57.8 meters high, making it the tallest building of its kind in Japan. The building is intended to keep alive the memory of the castle that was the main seat of power of the Katsuyama Domain. Inside, the Museum has displays on the military equipment of Edo period Daimyos (feudal lords), textiles, folding screens decorated with paintings of battles, Qing Dynasty folk embroidery from the Zhongyuan (North China Plain) region, Japanese books from the early modern era, etc. From the observation deck on the top storey, visitors can view the city of Katsuyama, which has a history going back to the Paleolithic era, and its beautiful scenery which has led to the area being designated as the Katsuyama Geopark.

Apparently this is the tallest castle in Japan? Himeji looks taller to me. Either way, this castle is beautiful even though its fairly new. I came later in the day so had no chance to see the...
Hakusan Heisanji Historical Museum Mahoroba

3.5

26 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Katsuyama-shi Heisenjicho Heisenji Dai66-go 2-12

最初に立ち寄ることでまだ発掘が続く平泉寺全貌、白山信仰なども知ることができます。日本海にある崖で有名な、東尋坊の名前が付くことになった一説も、ここで初めて知りました。地道な発掘を続けているが、まだまだ未解明なものも多く、そうとう広範囲な境内だったということが理解できます。
Yumeore Katsuyama, the Hataya Memorial Hall

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Shouwamachi 1-7-40

This is a living cultural property where you can enjoy the world of textiles and see how the textile machines of the Showa period worked. You can try working the looms or reeling silk from cocoons so you can have fun while learning about the history of textiles and the way things work. You can also try weaving by hand and silk bead crafts.

勝山市はかつての繁栄を残す町並みであるが、その源が絹織物であったことは認識なく、当館にてよく学ぶことができた。糸の巻取り位置を移動する機構がカム軸式になっていて、巻取り軸の回転とともに糸の走査位置が左右に動くところに見入ってしまった。紡績会社が全国各地から若い働き手を集め、その若い人材に教育もしていた、などは滋賀・福井・石川などに共通のことだったかもしれない。生きている蚕の展示もあって、館の展示の...
Echizen Ono Castle

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Onoshi Shiromachi 3-109

Echizen Ono Castle was built by Kanamori Nagachika who was Oda Nobunaga’s vassal, and recently it has also been called “castle in the sky Echizen Ono Castle”. The Ono basin is surrounded by mountains on every side. The lofty castle rises up at the central part of Kameyama, however, when the castle town is wrapped in a sea of clouds, the castle appears as if it is floating in the sky. It is said that the period from October to the end of April is when this phenomenon occurs, and it is especially likely to occur around November. It is recommended to view it from Inuyama which is located to the west of Echizen Ono Castle.
Samurai Residence of the Old Uchiyama Family

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Ono-shi Shiromachi 10-7

A historical building in Shiromachi, Ono City. The Uchiyama family is known for the brothers Shichiroemon Ryokyu Uchiyama and Ryusuke Yoshitaka Uchiyama who sought to bring about political reform in the Ono Domain during the late Edo period. This mansion was built in 1882 after the death of the brothers and has been registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Tea ceremonies are held on weekends and holidays in April and May and again in September and October allowing you to enjoy matcha green tea while looking out over the garden.

越前大野城の城下町を散策するにあたり、一番大きな武家屋敷で、観光にははずせない場所です。幕末期、大野藩の財政再建に多大なる功績を残した内山兄弟を輩出した内山家の屋敷です。綺麗に整備された数寄屋風庭園は素晴らしいです。
Kuzuryu Onsen

3.5

10 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Fukui Ono-shi Shimoyama 63-2-24

The waters of this simple alkaline hot spring, owned and operated by Hotel Furearu Izumi, are said to be a natural soap. The hotel commands a view of Mt. Arashimadake, considered one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, and at night, visitors can enjoy star-filled skies. The hot spring's waters are said to refresh body and soul, promoting health, recovery from fatigue, and post-illness convalescence, in addition to treating such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, frozen shoulders, motor paralysis, joint pain, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold. The hotel's bathhouse facilities are open to non-guests, making it easy for anyone to enjoy the relaxing and curative hot spring bathing here. The hotel offers day trip, barbecue, couple's, and family plans, and visitors can also enjoy the bountiful culinary fruits of Echizen-Ono and the Sea of Japan in the hotel's restaurant.

日帰り入浴施設です。混んでいる時は下のフレアール和泉の方も利用できると思います。比較的新しいきれいな施設です。平日の夕方は地元の人がたくさん利用します。
Ono City Folklore Archives

3.5

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Ono-shi Shiromachi 2-13

A museum in Shiromachi, Ono City. The museum uses the former Ono Public Courthouse building, built in 1889 and designated as a Cultural Property of the City, which was later moved to its current location. On display are local folk customs materials including lifestyle tools from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods.

旧裁判所を移築したもののようで、市指定の文化財に登録されています。趣のある建物ではありますが、時間もないので館内見学はパス、外観のみ観光です。
Ono Historical Museum

3.0

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Ono-shi Tenjincho 2-4

A museum located along Sanban-dori Street in Tenjin-cho, Ono City. Their collection includes historical materials ranging from the Jomon period to the early modern period. On display are materials related to the Mt. Hakusan faith and the political reforms of Toshitada Doi, seventh member of the Doi family to rule over the Ono Domain.

大野図書館の左手にあります。大野市観光パスポートの対象施設です。第一、第二展示室があり。時間もそこまで取らせないので行ったという証にしかならなかった。
Nambu Sake Brewery

4.5

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Ono-shi Motomachi 6-10

A brewery located along Shichiken-dori Street in Motomachi, Ono City. They brew sake sticking to an ideal of, 'Carefully brewing only as much as they can keep watch over, ensuring that the sake they send to the world is the highest possible quality'. And being located in Fukui, producing area of top quality Gohyakuman-goku sake rice, they continue to produce quality Junmai sake. Sake they have for sale includes their famous Hanagaki label.

七間通りにあるので、見つけやすいです。試飲は3種類くらいさせてくれます。どれも美味しかったので、4本購入しました。宅急便でも送れるし、カードも使えたので有難いです。お店の方の対応がとても丁寧で、素敵でした。
Hongan Shozu Itoyo no Sato

3.5

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Ono-shi Itoyocho 8-44

A learning facility in Itoyo-cho, Ono City. It's located next to the Hongan Shozu spring water pond which is one of the few habitats for the three-spined stickleback fish and as such as been designated as a Natural Monument of Japan. Inside the building you can learn all about the ecology of the stickleback with an area where you can watch them and exhibits teaching you about their living environment.

イトヨとは何か知らなかったのですが、綺麗な水に生息している淡水魚でした。魚にはトゲがあると聞きました。入るときは何か掃除をしている方がいたのですが中には職員の方はいました。
Kenzo Soba

4.0

92 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Fukui Pref. Yoshidaguneiheijichou Matsuokakasuga 3-26

A soba noodle restaurant operated by a man who has won the All Japan Famous Amateur Soba Chef Competition two years in a row. The restaurant operates out of an old private home with a charming exterior. Kenzo Soba’s juwari soba noodles, made with 100% domestic buckwheat flour, are appealingly firm and slippery. The restaurant’s specialty Kenzo soba noodles, eaten with a broth prepared with spicy daikon radish juice, create an exquisite balance between the natural flavor of the noodles and the spiciness of the daikon. The oroshi soba, topped with a mountain of grated daikon radish, is also popular. The nearest station is Matsuoka Station.

有名店なので待ち時間を覚悟しないとダメです。何とか30分待ちで入店。おろしそば660円を食べました。美味しかったですが、少量なのであっという間に完食。この後永平寺を予定していたので、逆に良かったですが、がっつり派の方は大盛りで。
Roadside Station ZEN no SATO

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Yoshidaguneiheijichou Shimizu 2-21-1

Roadside Station ZEN no SATO features a popular, quality hot spring that is rich in nutrients and uses water from Eiheiji Onsen which springs from 1,710 meters below ground. It offers a wide selection of charming items from the local Fukui area and Eiheiji Temple, and it is developing new products with help from local universities, making it a popular roadside station. There is also local, handmade cuisine made using fresh, local ingredients.
Hokyoji Temple

4.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Ono-shi Hokyoji 1-2

A temple in Hokyoji, Ono City. The temple was founded in 1278 by the monk Jakuen who came to Japan from the Southern Song Dynasty. It is the second temple for the Soto school of Zen Buddhism after Eiheiji Temple. One of the temple treasures, a portrait of the monk Dogen, founder of the Soto school, has been designated as a Cultural Property of the Prefecture. Also, the Former Hashimoto Family Residence, located next to the temple grounds, has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

中国宋に来ていた道元禅師と出会い、その後来日して永平寺で修業をされた寂円禅師が開かれたお寺です。山奥にひっそりと佇むお寺ですが、歴史を感じる山門をはじめいい雰囲気のお寺です。現在は永平寺から雲水の方が出向されてお寺を運営されているとのことです。こちらは龍双が滝へ向かう途中に表示された看板に気づいて立ち寄った場所でした。ちょうどその日永平寺に行く予定だったので、何となく縁を感じました。
Daishizan Seidaiji Temple (Echizen Great Buddha)

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Katase 50-1-1

"Daishiyama Seidaiji Temple, completed in 1987, is located about a 10-minute drive from the Katsuyama Interchange on the Chubu-Jukan Expressway. Kiyoshi Tada, founder of the Sogo Taxi Company, built it as the culmination of a long-held wish. The most striking feature is a 17-meter statue of Biroshana Nyorai (Vairocana) in the main building. The statue is commonly referred to as ""the Great Buddha of Echizen."" There are numerous additional images for visitors to venerate: standing statues of bodhisattvas and arhats and seated Buddhist images crowded along the walls. Furthermore, visitors can go to the top of the five-story pagoda and see a splendid view of the surrounding countryside."
Kuzuryu Dam

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Onoshi Nagano

This dam, where you can enjoy the scenery of the seasons surrounded by nature, is the third largest rockfill dam in Japan. Lake Kuzuryu, which is also the dam lake with a submerged area of 890 hectares, is famous for its beautiful autumn leaves. Directly beneath the dam there lies the Nagano Power Station, Fukui’s largest hydroelectric plant.

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Fukui Areas

Northeast of Kyoto, the ancient Tojinbo Cliffs separate Fukui prefecture from the Sea of Japan in a stretch of land well worth exploring. Water sports and seaside delicacies are available in abundance as the spectacular rugged coastline flattens down into beaches to the west of the prefecture, while inland, Fukui is home to Zen Buddhist temples and historic ruins.