15 Temples & Shrines Fukui's Taichoji Temple in Snow Takako Sakamoto I set out in sunshine to revisit Fukui's Taichoji Temple in snow, but it began sleeting, and I found this beautiful temple half..
Historical Fukui: Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Takako Sakamoto Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins were once the castle town of the lord of Echizen (Fukui), the Asakura clan. It was attacked and..
Historical Daian-zenji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Daian-zenji Temple is located in the picturesque mountainside of Fukui city. 30-min-drive-away from the city center, you can enjoy..
Culture Eishoji Temple, Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Eishoji Temple (Tsuruga, Fukui) is the family temple of the famous Japanese samurai from Sengoku period, Otani Yoshitsugu. He died..
16 Museums Sabae Echizen Lacquer Ware Town Larry Knipfing Japan is known worldwide for its beautiful traditional lacquer ware, and Sabae in Fukui prefecture is one of Japan's top lacquer..
Culture Okakura Tenshin and the Tea Ceremony 2021 Jan 3rd - Feb 14th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Fukui Fine Arts Museum looks at the influence of Okakura Tenshin (also known as Okaku..
8 Culture Fukui's Katsuyama Castle Larry Knipfing Fukui is home to Japan's tallest castle. Katsuyama Castle, just short of 60 meters in height, is situated very near some o..
Historical Tomb of Local Poet, Tachibana Akemi Takako Sakamoto Tomb of Fukui poet, Tachibana Akemi: Former President Bill Clinton's speech to welcome Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko..