Culture Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1 Takako Sakamoto Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1: The curious fate of the perished Taira Clan and its family temple that still stands in Echizen,..
15 Ajimano-en Park Waiting for Spring Takako Sakamoto In mid March I visited Ajimano-en Park in Echizen City, Fukui, to see plum blossoms there. Unfortunately they weren't blooming..
17 Lion Dance Festival in Echizen Takako Sakamoto Lion Dance Festival in Echizen City: Traditional wooden lion and its bearers visit each house and dance wildly inside and out!
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15 Fukui's Ajimano Shrine in Echizen Takako Sakamoto Located just beside Ajimano-en Park, Ajimano Shrine in Echizen City enshrines the 26th Emperor of Japan, Emperor Keitai. It s..
16 Multi-colored Kakyo Park in Echizen Takako Sakamoto Kakyo Park in Echizen city, Fukui, is one of the hidden spots for viewing autumn leaves. Historical and beautiful, you can enjoy..
16 Echizen's Murasaki Shikibu Park Takako Sakamoto Located in Echizen city, Fukui, Murasaki Shikibu Park was built to commemorate the short stay of the Tale of Genji's famous..
10 Accommodation Shibuki Onsen Yurari Jerome Lee Shibuki Onsen Yurari is the only onsen resort in Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture, and has two main buildings connected by an ..