Spots in Echizen Area
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- Roadside Station Echizen
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4.034 Reviews - Transportation
- Fukui Pref. Nyugunechizenchou Kuriya No. 71-335-1
- Including both a restaurant where you can enjoy fresh ingredients while watching fish swim in an oval aquarium and an onsen with outdoor baths, the Roadside Station Echizen is fully equipped, offering fresh vegetables, maritime products and even famous Fukui products. The “Saba no heshiko” comes recommended. It is a Fukui delicacy in which the mackerel’s organs are carefully removed before it is seeped in salt for days, and then pickled in rice bran for an additional one to two years.
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紅ズワイも漁期に入りました。ズワイ蟹はもう少し先です。 いろいろ揃った売店、観光案内所、越前蟹ミュ―ジアムと大規模です。
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- Murasaki Shikibu Park
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4.024 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Higashisempukuchou 20
- Built based on careful research of Heian period gardens, Murasaki Shikibu Park is a park in Echizen with connections to the Heian Period literary great, Murasaki Shikibu. There is much to see, including the statue of Murasaki Shikibu, monument engraved with her songs, Tsuridono building, and Izumidono building, etc. Adjacent to the park is “Fujinami-tei,” where you can see more materials related to Murasaki Shikibu.
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Lugar muito bonito para passear e conhecer um pouco da história de Echizen. Falta um pouco de conservação no local.
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- Takefu Knife Village
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4.017 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Yokawachou 22-91
- At this collaborative workshop, visitors can watch the stunning techniques involved in making Echizen Uchihamono forged knives, a traditional craft boasting a 700-year-old history. The knife shop, remodeled in August 2020, is filled with beautiful knives lovingly crafted by artisans. At this comprehensive facility, visitors can see, experience, and purchase these magnificent knives.
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We were interested in purchasing a knife for a gift so we went to this place. You can choose from a range of knives with a variety of prices. We could go into the next building to see how the...
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- Echizen Washi Village
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4.025 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Shinzaikechou 8-44 Papyrus hall
- With a long 1,500-year history and tradition, Echizen is the home of washi (Japanese paper) and of the Echizen Washi Village. This facility includes the “Paper & Culture Museum” —with lots of special, local washi products and history of Echizen washi—and the “Udatsu Paper & Craft Museum” —a reconstructed paper-making house where you can observe craftsman techniques firsthand. In the “Papyrus House,” you can try making washi paper, popular for toddlers and adults alike.
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There were a couple of bus loads of students when we arrived but they left soon after so there were hardly any other visitors. I chose to make six coasters. It was a lot easier than I had expected...
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- Roadside Station Nishiyama Park
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4.021 Reviews - Transportation
- Fukui Pref. Sabaeshi Sakuramachi 3-950
- Located in Sabae City, this roadside station is a popular spot for enjoying the famous azaleas of Nishiyama Park from a nearby eating area. The first floor features a corner where you can buy Sabae-brand products like glasses and lacquerware—primary industries of Sabae City—and also a crop wholesaler space where you can buy fresh, in-season vegetables produced by local farms.
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お土産ものが豊富。食堂も併設してて、地元の方々とおぼしきお客さんで賑わっていました。まだ比較的新しいのかな？とても綺麗。道の駅ってより、地元の方が寄り添うコミュニティ広場って感じでした。 国道8号線から2キロ離れてるいるので、通りすがりの旅人には少しハードルの高めな道の駅かも知れません。
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- Roadside Station Kono
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4.018 Reviews - Transportation
- Fukui Pref. Nanjougunminamiechizenchou Otani 86-1-6
- Roadside Station Kono is located in Minami-echizen Town, which had connections to “Kitamaebune” from Edo period to Meiji period. Located along the Echizen-Kaga Coast, it sits at an elevation of 200 meters, so you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Sea of Japan. In the shopping corner, they offer many popular products like Echizen crab and Echizen daffodils.
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ここから見る景色は絶景。日本海がとっても綺麗です。館内は小さな食堂(立ち食い蕎麦屋さんクラス)が一軒と、ちょっとしたお土産屋さん。全体に規模は小さめです。出入りの時は見通しがイマイチなので気を付けて。
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- Echizengani Museum
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4.022 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Pref. Nyugunechizenchou Kuriya 71-324-1
- This museum, which was reopened after renovations in 2016, is a place where you can encounter a new kind of “crab culture.” In this hands-on facility, visitors can have fun and learn about Echizen crabs and the mysteries of the Sea of Japan. The facility is divided into seven zones including the Crab Lab where you can study the different kinds of crabs and the structure of their bodies and the Under-sea Tunnel where you can see the different fish of the seasons off the Echizen coast.
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B級スポットだろうと侮っていましたが本格的なミュージアムでした。 入口にある越前ガニのトリックアート的な展示からぐいぐいと越前ガニの世界に引き寄せられ退館するころにはすっかり越前ガニの虜に。 おそるべし越前ガニ。食べるのはもちろんですが見るだけでも十分楽しませてくれます。残念ながら館内に試食コーナーなどはありません。花より団子なかたは諦めてください。この施設を通してカニの不思議な生態や漁の仕方や禁...
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- Tsurugi Shrine
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4.023 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Nyugunechizenchou Ota 113-1
- This shrine, which has been fervently worshipped by many people including the Imperial Court and revered as a sacred prayer ground since the Nara period, is located in the hometown of the Oda Nobunaga’s ancestors who attended the shrine, the 2nd highest ranked in Echizen Province, as Shinto priests and Echizen Ota no Sho Manor administrators and is famous as a shrine where Lord Oda worshipped the local deity. The main shrine, the auxiliary shrine and the main Oda shrine have all been designated as cultural properties by the prefecture.
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越前国二之宮で、織田一族発祥の地と言われる神社です。 御祭神は素戔嗚大神（すさのおのおおかみ）、気比大神（けひのおおかみ）、忍熊王（おしくまのみこ）です。一切の厄事災難を祓い清める神として尊崇されています。
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- Echizen Onsen Rotenburo Isaribi
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4.027 Reviews - Accommodations / Hot Spring
- Fukui Nyu-gun Echizencho Kuriya 71-335-1
- This day-use hot spring bathhouse attached to Roadside Station Echizen is located about a 50-minute drive from Sabae Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. along National Routes 8, 365, and 305. It is comprised of two areas, the Kani no Yu and the Suisen no Yu, each equipped with characteristic outdoor baths and indoor baths. The two areas are rotated between the genders on the 15th of each month. All of its baths face the majestic Sea of Japan, allowing bathers to relax while enjoying views of the sunset, the starry night sky, or the lights of the fishing boats in the water. Its sodium hydrogen carbonate springs are said to help with conditions such as nerve pain and muscle soreness.
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お昼前に利用しました。 貸切風呂の方がゆったりできるかなと思いましたが、あいにく利用できませんでした。 でも、利用者の少ない日で貸し切り状態でした。 景色もよくて、すいていたし、休憩スペースは広々していてゆっくりできました。 また来年蟹漁が始まる頃にお邪魔したいです。
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- Sabae City Nishiyama Zoo
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4.510 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Pref. Sabaeshi Sakuramachi 3-8-9
- Opened in 1985, the Sabae City Nishiyama Zoo has made great strides in raising and breeding rare wild animals, particularly the red panda. This zoo is one of the few in the country to successfully breed red pandas. Red pandas don’t like the heat so you can’t see them much in summer, but there are live cameras placed inside and outside the red panda house, so you can see them in all their cuteness.
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豪雪の中、鯖江の駅から歩いて行きました！ 人がマダラの中、辿り着いた時は感動でした。 そして、目的のレッサーパンダちゃんが可愛い❤️ リスザルちゃんもかわいい。 ここが入場料無料とは驚きです！ 来れてよかったです。
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- Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda
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4.512 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Pref. Imadategunikedachou Shiduhara 28-16
- With a forest jungle gym, and mini-rafting near the source of the Asuwa River, Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda is fun for kids and adults, even including barbeque equipment and a cottage. In the “Café Picnic” located in the “Center House,” you’ll find local dishes prepared using ingredients from Ikeda Town. Naturally, you can take-out food from there and eat anywhere you like on the park grounds.
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90%が森林と言う池田町で自然を満喫出来る施設。樹上テント等こちらならではの体験や各種自然の中でも遊べるプログラムが盛りだくさんです。個人的には春か夏に訪れてみたいと思いました。
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- Chihiro's Birth House Memorial Museum
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3.516 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Tennouchou 4-14
- The Chihiro Iwasaki Birthplace Museum preserves the atmosphere of the Taisho Period (1912-1926), when the famous illustrator was born. The museum opened in 2004, and its gallery space features rotating exhibits of her art arranged in cooperation with the Chihiro Art Museum, allowing visitors to enjoy man aspects of her world.
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It was a nice surprise to find out that one of my favourite artists had a museum in Echizen. We happened upon it by accident. It is a small house but it gives you an idea of the house that she grew...
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- Megane Museum
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4.01 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Pref. Sabaeshi Shinyokoe 2-3-4 Inside the glasses hall
- This glasses museum is located in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which produces more than 90% of the glasses made in Japan. In addition to in-depth exhibits on the history of eyeglasses, the museum also features a glasses shop where visitors can try out the latest models of Made in JAPAN glasses, a cafe offering sweets from Sabae City, a souvenir corner, and more. Visitors can also try their hand at making a one-of-a-kind pair of glasses. The museum is about a 15-minute walk from JR Sabae City.
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メガネミュージアムの2fにあるカフェです。軽食がと飲み物が中心のお店でした。 ケーキセットを頼みました。チーズケーキとアイスコーヒーで値段は７００円で普通のおいしさでした。店内はメガネ会館の店舗やオブジェ、ガラス張りになって風景も見渡せ良い雰囲気でした。
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- Ukonke Museum (Kitamaebune Archives Center)
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4.011 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Nanjougunminamiechizenchou Kouno 2-15
- This museum was opened in 1990 and is an archive with the theme of kitamae-bune (cargo vessels) which played an important role in the distribution of commodities and cultural interaction between the Sea of Japan, the Seto Inland Sea and the various regions of Kyoto and Osaka from the end of the Edo period to the middle of the Meiji period. Focusing on archives relating to the management of cargo vessels by the Ukon family, this museum offers various activities such as special exhibitions, forums and study groups in addition to its themed permanent exhibitions displaying archives relating to kitamae-bune remaining in the village.
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国道３０５号線沿いにあり、通りがかりに寄ってみました。展望台まで行っても一時間弱といったところ。西洋館は中まで見られます。展示は昔の地方の博物館というところですが、右近家の歴史が興味深いので、面白い。損保ジャパン寄贈の旗が道沿いにあり、「？」となるけど、見れば納得。
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- Kazurabashi Bridge
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- Fukui Pref. Imadategunikedachou Shiduhara
- A 12 meter high, 44 meter long rope bridge spanning the Asuwa River in Ikeda Town, Imadate County, Fukui Prefecture. This unusual bridge was made from hardy kiwi and other vine plants. The bridge crossing is a thrilling experience—you can view the swift river below through the large gaps between the bridges footboards. The bridge sways significantly whenever anyone crosses, and even adults will need to dig up some courage to make the journey. The distinct, seasonal beauty of the valley is a must-see. The bridge is closed from early December until the end of March.
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- Echizen Lacquerware Hall
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4.09 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Sabaeshi Nishibukurochou 40-1-2
- The Echizen Lacquerware Hall is a craftsman’s workshop where you can get a look at historical materials and the manufacturing process, from lumber to decoration. It is a valuable place where you can hear directly from a traditional craftsman of Echizen lacquerware. The museum shop features over 1,000 items that you can buy for a reasonable price only possible here, a production region for lacquered products.
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こちらは、眼鏡が有名な鯖江市にある漆専門のお店です。 歴史や色の事や、別棟には山車が展示されていたりしています。 この地域の漆をあつかっているお店の紹介もあります。
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- Shikibuonsen Yurari
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2.52 Reviews - Accommodations / Hot Spring
- Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Shirosakichou 68-8
- Praised as a “beauty’s bath” that makes your skin pretty, Shikibuonsen Yurari is a hot spring hotel where you can enjoy a total of 11 different types of baths including five different temperature baths (36°C-45°C), jacuzzi, lay-down bath, medicinal bath, outdoor bath, sauna, and cold bath. You can also enter the baths on a day trip, which is nice for people not staying at the hotel. There are overnight plans which include your choice of dinner, and even day-trip plans that include a lunch.
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I have tried Japanese guesthouses before and unfortunately they have chosen a bad quality, that is as hard as the floor. There is no shower in the room, so you have only the spa in the morning if you...
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- Roadside Station Echizen-nai Active House Echizen
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3.59 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Pref. Nyugunechizenchou Kuriya 71-335-1
- Everyone from children to adults can enjoy themselves at this Roadside Station which has a full range of facilities including a simple 25 meter pool, a children’s pool, a synchronized swimming pool, a running water pool and a water slide pool. Don’t forget your swimming cap!
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プールと温泉(漁火)を利用しました。プールは小さな子どもも楽しめそうですが、ペンキが剥げていたりして老朽化しています。スライダーは結構スピードがありました。プールの水はあまりきれいとは言えません。 2階は温泉になっていて、漁火にわざわざ入らなくてもよかったかな？プールを出て更衣室に入ってすぐシャンプー等完備されているシャワーがありました。脱水機もあります。 お風呂は意外と小さく、人が多いと利用しづ...
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- Gotanjo-ji Temple
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- Fukui Pref. Echizenshi Shoudenchou 32-1-1
- A Soto Buddhist temple located in Shoden Town, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture which has come to be known as the “Cat Temple” after being featured frequently in television programs and other media. The temple takes care of stray, sick, and injured cats; spays and neuters strays; and helps cats find new homes; at any given time, dozens of cats are being taken care of on the temple grounds. The temple works with Fukui Prefecture health and welfare centers and also periodically holds events to help their cats find new homes. The temple is visited by countless cat-lovers from around the country.
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- Echizen Washi Village Udatsu Paper and Craft Museum
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4.06 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Echizen-shi Shinzaikecho 9-21-2
- A traditional craft museum located on Washinosato Street in Shinzaike-cho 9-Chome, Echizen City. The building was originally a papermaking house dating back to the mid Edo period and you can explore the entirety of the traditional Echizen-Washi papermaking technique, which dates back nearly 1500 years. They also hold traditional Nagashizuki papermaking courses that you can attend. The local area has long been known as a papermaking area and includes other facilities such as the Paper and Culture Museum.
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My artist daughter found this paper making village and this studio/museum in particular online--Echizen seems to be the region and Udatsu the village in particular. A gorgeous, alpine-like area 90...
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