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  • Echizen Coast
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Prefecture
    This coast notable for its rugged rock cliffs has a number scenic spots of coastal beauty, including the kochomon, a natural tunnel created by the wind and the waves. The towering 130 meter-tall cliffs of Echizen Cape, the coast’s most scenic area, have been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 places to watch the sunset.
    Echizen Coast image
  • Cape Echizen
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    Fukui Pref. Nyugunechizenchou Chigadaira
    This cape, selected as one of Japan’s top 100 places to watch the sunset, is located in the northernmost part of Echizen Town. The scenic area features many reefs created by marine abrasion. Some of its most famous sites include the kochomon (a natural rock tunnel) and torikusoiwa (a massive 100-meter tall cliff). The observation deck has a great view of Echizen Suisen Land and the Sea of Japan. Sunsets at the cape are an especially stunning.
    Cape Echizen image
  • Kochomon
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    Fukui Pref. Nyugunechizenchou Nashigadaira
    One of the Echizen Coast’s most notable sights, this large tunnel-like rock formation was created by eons of erosion by the wind and the waves. The rock formation, famous for being one of the best places to experience the natural beauty of the Echizen Coast, makes it appear as if the cliff is jutting out into the ocean. A promenade has been built nearby, allowing visitors to get a close look at the formation.
    Kochomon image
  • Yashagaike Pond
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    Gifu Ibi-gun Ibigawa Cho Fukui Nanjo-gun Minamiechizencho
    A beautiful and mysterious pond located at an elevation of 1100 m. Visitors can enjoy the abundant nature including alpine plants and birds, especially during the season of fresh green and autumn leaves.
    Yashagaike Pond image
  • Torikuso Iwa
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    Fukui Nyu-gun Echizencho Nashigadaira
    "This cliff is located in Sou, Echizen Town, Nyu Country, Fukui Prefecture. The 100-meter-tall towering cliff is situated on the south side of scenic Kochomon on the Echizen Coast. The cliff's name literally means ""Bird Poop Rock,"" a name it gained due to the excrement of the sea birds which live on its end."
    Torikuso Iwa image
  • Ryusogataki Waterfall
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    Fukui Pref. Imadategunikedachou Omoto
    Ryusogataki Waterfall is located in Ikeda Town, Imadate County, Fukui Prefecture and has a height of about 60 meters. It has been chosen as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls. The sight of water crashing down the rock face is nothing short of spectacular. The fresh verdure in spring, and the beautifully colored leaves and natural scenery of the ravine in autumn are beautiful sights to behold. And in the summer, people flock to this popular tourist spot in search of a cool respite from the scorching summer heat. The sheer height and power of the waterfall is enough to overwhelm anyone as they descend the stairs down to the bottom of the falls. Legend has it that a dragon, who lived in the water, used to climb the falls to fly high into the sky, and also long ago a priest named Ryuso performed ascetic practices here by carving images of deities and of the Buddha. Entry is not allowed to the waterfall during the winter because of snow.
    Ryusogataki Waterfall image
  • Mizumadani Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Echizen-shi Yanagimotomachi ,
    A river valley in the Imadate region of Echizen City. It surrounds the Gankutsudani River, a tributary of the Mizuma River, and is said to be the birthplace of Sasaki Kojiro, a master swordsman from the early Edo period. There are five waterfalls and legend states that Kojiro invented his secret Tsubame-Gaeshi (Turning Swallow) sword technique at Yanagi Falls.
    Mizumadani Falls image
  • Hekosantozanguchi
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Pref. Imadategunikedachou Mizumi
  • Mt.Hinosan
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui
  • Hirono Dam Lake
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Nanjo-gun Minamiechizencho Hirono
  • Nojimazaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Nyu-gun Echizencho
  • Karei Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui
  • Wakasa Bay
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui
  • Kurosaki Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Nyu-gun Echizencho
  • Wakasa Bay
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui
  • Mt.Hachibuse
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Tsuruga-shi
  • Mt.Ashitani
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Nanjo-gun Minamiechizencho
  • Mt.Funagado
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Nanjo-gun Minamiechizencho
  • Mt.Tabata
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Nanjo-gun Minamiechizencho
  • Mt.Uenotani
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Nagahama-shi
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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.

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