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Nature Spots in Fukui Area

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  • Mizushima Island
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    Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Myoujinchou Water island
    Mizushima Island, which is famous for its pristine sea-water and white sand, is a small, uninhabited island located near the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula. During the period when the water is suitable for sea-bathing (from early July to late August), there are ferries operating every day that take visitors out to the Island. As Mizushima Island is surrounded by sandbanks and reefs, it is recommended that visitors wear appropriate footwear, such as beach shoes.
    Mizushima Island image
  • Noka Falls
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    Fukui Pref. Oigunoichou Natashounotaoi
    The Noka Falls are the largest-scale falls in Wakasa region, featuring a 30 meter drop and inciting many mysterious legends. It is a place of wondrous views, whether the awe-inspiring scene when snow starts to melt or the view of cool waters of summer with their crystalline clarity. And it’s well known as the cradle of Shakunage (a type of shrub). It takes about 10 minutes to reach the falls on foot, but the path can be slippery during rains, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
    Noka Falls image
  • Irogahama Beach
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    Fukui Prefecture Tsuruga City Shiorigahama
    Facing Tsuruga Bay, this beach is famous for its crystal-clear water quality and beautiful white sand. It is also known that Matsuo Basho composed a haiku in praise of the scenery. As a swimming beach, it is popular as well.
  • Rokuroshi Highlands
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    Fukui Pref. Onoshi Minamirokuroshi
    A highland with an idyllic scene stretching across Katsuyama City and Ono City in Fukui Prefecture. In the vicinity, there are many spots where visitors can fully enjoy the nature of the Rokuroshi Highland, including the Nature Conservation Center, Okuetsu Highland Ranch, Rokuroshi Highland Ski Park, Rokuroshi Onsen Camp Ground, and the Thoron Warm Bath Facility Urara-kan.
  • Mizumadani Falls
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    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
  • Unose
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    Fukui Obama-shi Shimonegori
    A famous location located along Prefectural Route 35 in Shimonegori, Obama City. Annually on March 2nd this is the location where they perform the special Omizu-Okuri (water sending) Shinto ritual as a precursor to the Omizu-Tori (water drawing) Shinto ritual that is held at Nara's Todaiji Temple Nigatsudo hall. Okozui, or perfumed water, is poured into the river and it takes 10 days to reach Nara. The surrounding area is maintained as Unose Park and there is also the Unose Museum.
  • Kuzuryu Gorge
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    Fukui Ono-shi
    A gorge that extends from Ono City's Katsuhara region to the Izumi region. In this area in the upper reaches of Kuzuryu River you can enjoy beautiful scenery including the terrain created by the erosion of the flowing river and Hotokebara Dam interwoven with the beautiful colors of the seasons such as spring greens and changing fall colors. This is also an easy place to take a drive as National Route 158 runs parallel to the river.
    Kuzuryu Gorge image
  • Uninhabited Island (Mizushima)
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    Fukui Tsuruga-shi Irogahama
    Mizushima, an uninhabited island floating in Tsuruga Bay near the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, is known for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful white beaches. During the summer beach season ferries run from Irogahama and Urasoko to Mizushima and the beaches are packed with bathers.
    Uninhabited Island (Mizushima) image
  • Hekosantozanguchi
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    Fukui Pref. Imadategunikedachou Mizumi
  • Mt.Gyoichi
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    Shiga Nagahama-shi Yogocho
  • Ohara Dam (Katsuyama)
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    Fukui Katsuyama-shi Kitadanicho Ohara
  • Lake Kitagata
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    Fukui Awara Kita Kata
  • Mihamanoneagarinomatugun
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    Fukui Pref. Mikatagunmihamachou Nyu
  • Echizen Matsushima Tojinbo
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    Fukui Sakai Mikunicho Kaji
  • Wakasa‧Obama
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    Fukui Obama-shi Wakasa
  • Iimoriyama
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    Fukui
  • Mt.Kusuyagadake
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    Fukui
  • Mt.Kumodani
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    Fukui
  • Mt.Nosaka
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    Fukui
  • Mt.Nogohaku (Mt.Gongen)
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    Fukui
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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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