16 Historical Fukui Castle in Spring Takako Sakamoto Beautiful cherry blossoms decorating Fukui Castle Ruins in spring. If you are lucky, you can view them with snow-capped mountains..
6 Temples & Shrines Famous Belfry of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 12: The bell of 'Shōrō-dō (Belfry)' tolls four times a day and New Year's Eve, pl..
9 Temples & Shrines Classic Gate of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 10: This guide focuses on the beautiful 'Chujakumon Gate'. Located between Buddha Hall..
Culture Echizen Ono Castle Ōno Castle was a Japanese castle located in the city of Ōno Fukui Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Built in the Sengoku period, it was o..
Culture Hanahasu Lotus Park Hanahasu Park (花はす公園) is located in Fukui's Minami-Echizen area and famous for its lotus flowers in the summer. Expect to find around 130 v..
15 Temples & Shrines Buddha Hall of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 07: The seven guide focuses on 'Butsuden (Buddha Hall)', the main building of Eiheiji which..
15 Culture Kitchen and Bath of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 09: The ninth guide focuses on 'Daikuin (Kitchen)' and 'Yokushitsu (Bath). See the..
16 Culture One Summer Day at Yokokan, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Yokokan Villa and Garden in Fukui: One of Japan's best-kept secrets has been ranked high (Top 3) in a distinguished American..