Located in Echizen city, Fukui, Murasaki Shikibu Park was built to commemorate the famous female Japanese author of the Tale of Genji. She spent one and half years in this area when her father was the governor of Echizen during Heian Period. In this park, there is a traditional Japanese building in the Shinden-zukuri style. This is the only building reproduced in this style throughout Japan. Although this park is well-known among local people, when I visited here during the three-day holiday in late November, (the highest season for viewing autumn leaves) there were only a few people enjoying this beautiful park. Like other places in Fukui, you'll probably have the whole park to yourself. Entry is free of charge. Highly recommended!
- 1 min read
Echizen's Murasaki Shikibu Park
Autumn leaves and the Tale of Genji
Community writer
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
2
Luxury Food and Art Experiences in Tokyo
Tokyo - Sponsored -
3
Akashi City Gastronomy Event
Hyogo - Sponsored -
4
Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins
Shiga -
5
Princess Adachi Festival
Tokyo - Sponsored -
6
Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku
Shizuoka - Sponsored -
7
Kura Sushi at 2025 Osaka Expo
Osaka - Sponsored -
8
Exploring Kanazawa with Free, Easy Wi-Fi
Ishikawa -
9
TeamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces
Ibaraki -
10
Bar-Hopping & Seafood in Akashi City
Hyogo - Sponsored
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
3
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
4
Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo -
5
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
6
A Guide to Japanese Visas
Planning -
7
Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
8
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
9
Tokushima Yokai Festival
Tokushima -
10
Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba