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  • Fukui City History Museum
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Houei 3-12-1
    This museum, which has a wealth of collections, including the Fukui City Shungaku Commemorative Collection, relating to the Fukui feudal domain and the Echizen Matsudaira Family, has a lot to see such as permanent exhibit rooms divided into 4 themes from pre-historic times up to the post-war recovery period as well as the Matsudaira Historical Records Room. Special exhibitions are also recommended as visitors can learn about the history of Japan and Asia while focusing on local history.

    A small museum, but with many interesting exhibits, such as ancient burial tombs, and old swords and armour, but unfortunately there is no English explanation for the exhibits. Found the Japanese...

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  • Fukui Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
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    4.0
    32 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Omiya 2-19-15
    The Fukui Prefectural Museum of Cultural History is a museum in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture that is dedicated to the history and industrial heritage of the Fukui region. The authentic artifacts on display and the section dedicated to the period from the mid-1950s through to the early 1970s are of particular interest. In the “Life in the Showa Period” corner, which recreates life in both rural communities and towns in that era, there is plenty to inspire nostalgia among visitors who remember those times, including a reconstruction of a traditional farmhouse and of a Dagashiya (traditional Japanese sweet shop). The lighting, sound effects and other aspects of the displays are changed with the seasons, further enhancing the experience for visitors to the Museum. The Museum is around 10 minutes’ drive from JR Fukui Station.

    田原町駅から徒歩15分ほど。幾久公園内にある。 建物は福井県立美術館と同様に佐藤武夫設計事務所の設計でBCS賞を受賞している。 入館料は100円。展示室は2階にあり、「歴史ゾーン」(撮影不可)と「昭和のくらし」(撮影可)がある。「歴史ゾーン」では土器・青銅器・石棺から始まり、宗教、貨幣、産業などに関する資料を展示。最後の福井の鉄道に関するコーナーには昔の時刻表、タブレットを使用していた時の運票閉塞...

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  • Keya Kurotatsu Shrine
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    4.0
    15 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Keya 3-8-1
    Located in Keya, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, this old shrine is beloved by locals as “Kurotatsu-san.” Said to have been built in Kurotatsu Town as a water deity for guarding Kuzuryu River, it receives adoration as one of Japan’s old four Daimyojin. It’s believed to be useful for warding off bad fortune, improving vitality, pregnancy, safe birth, and success in business. Recently, it’s popular as a power spot. The precincts feature many spots for improving fortune, like the “gankake ishi” or the “kounno nadeishi.”

    越前藩の藩祖松平秀康が松平家の祈願所としたことからか神紋は三葉葵。名前からも分かる通り水を司る神社。駐車場は狭くて急な坂を上ったところに数台分がある。こじんまりとした神社で地元の方が多く参拝されているようだ。御朱印は見開きで、ぎょろっと目をむく竜がいる。三葉葵の箔押しがあってなかなか面白い。

  • Fukui City Art Museum
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    4.0
    15 Reviews
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Geba 3-1111
    "This art museum is located inside Geba Central Park in Geba 3-Chome, Fukui City. It features a collection of works by the sculptor Hiroatsu Takata, who grew up in Fukui. The permanent exhibit, ""The World of Hiroatsu Takata,"" features some 80 sculptures and around 10 sketches. The museum also holds special exhibitions as well as workshops in which participants can try their hand at making a variety of objects."

    The art museum is good, though can be expensive to get into the exhibits. Exhibits change regularly. It is attached to a great and large park, with fields, a fountain with paddling pool, and a big...

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  • Asuwa-jinja Shrine
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    4.0
    19 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Asuwakamichou 108
    With a deep faith and history spanning over 1,500 years since its founding, the Asuwa-jinja Shrine—named for the ancestor deity of Echizen—venerates Emperor Keitai as the main deity, with other deities worshipped here as well. On the grounds you’ll find takao maples and weeping cherry trees which were designated as Natural Monuments in 1970. They are best viewed in mid November and around April 10th respectively, when many visitors enjoy them.

    引き続き散歩です。足羽川を越えて笏谷石で建造された「愛宕坂」から入ります。ところどころ残る雪に気を付けつつ緩やかな石段を経由、大ぶりな枝垂桜が枝を広げる広場をやや進んで拝殿に到達します。100m強の低山の中腹あたりですから大した高さはありませんが、途中急斜面の北東側に広がる福井市中心街の夜景は見どころです。

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  • Fukui City Museum of Natural History
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    4.5
    15 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Asuwakamichou 147
    This museum has a permanent exhibition consisting of three areas themed around the relationship between people and nature: Mt. Asuwa Nature Encyclopedia, History of our Hometown and Nature of our Hometown. It also has an observatory which it uses to popularize celestial events so that many people can enjoy them. The museum also holds various observation gatherings and courses and you can participate in star-gazing without prior reservation.

    Still just 100 yen, which is excellent value for this museum. Has the same interesting exhibits of local geology and wildlife, plus they have added some new items. They now have a simple English...

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  • Daianzenji Temple
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    4.5
    11 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Tanotanichou 21-4
    All the temple buildings including the main hall were designated as National Important Cultural Properties in 2008. This temple is famous for its vegetarian cuisine using seasonal ingredients such as wild and farmed vegetables, seaweed and grains. Reservations are accepted for groups of 10 or more and it is possible to combine a meal with courses in zazen (seated meditation) and shakyo (sutra copying), for example. This temple, where you can sightsee, participate and eat, is also the 10th stop for collecting amulets on the Hokuriku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage.

    I found zazen to be more demanding than I expected as I used to be able to sit cross-legged comfortably when I was younger. Unfortunately, time marches on and, even though chairs can be provided, I...

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  • Fukui Fine Arts Museum
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Bunkyou 3-16-1
    Maintaining artistic works in a variety of ways, such as in collections, themed exhibits and in special exhibits, the Fukui Fine Arts Museum primarily assembles works from artists connected to Fukui Prefecture, and has been home to the Okashima collection since 1987. In the special exhibit area, you will find works by many famous artists from Japan and abroad.

    田原町駅から徒歩10分ほど。直線を基調とした建物は佐藤武夫設計事務所の設計でBCS賞を受賞している。 訪館時に開催されていたのは特別企画展「岐阜県美術館名品展」とテーマ展。特別企画展の観覧料は1,000円で同チケットでテーマ展も観覧可能。展示室内は撮影不可。テーマ展は特別企画展に合わせた展示内容となっており日本画が中心。福井にゆかりのある芸術家・作品の他、横山大観や歌川広重の作品なども展示。平日の...

  • Saikoji Temple
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    3.0
    8 Reviews
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Sanaicho 8-21
    A temple of the Tendai Sect Shinsei School of Buddhism. It was once the Asakura family temple and located in Jiromaru, Fukui City but the Asakura family collapsed after Oda Nobunaga invaded Echizen. It was moved to its current location by Shibata Katsuie who took control of the region after them. After this it was carefully protected as his family's temple. On the temple grounds you'll find the grave of Shibata Katsuie as well as a stone monument dedicated to his wife, Oichi. Various belongings for both the Asakura family and Shibata family are stored within the temple's treasure hall.

    柴田勝家とお市の方の墓所があります。宗派は天台真盛宗とあり、延徳年間の朝倉貞景の発願と門柱にしっかりと記されています。訪れたときは地域の子どもたちが堂内で何かの練習をしていました。地域との密着性も高いお寺ですね。柴田勝家公資料館という建物も敷地の中に建っています。

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  • Fukui Castle Ruins
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Ote 3-17-1
    Built by the first Lord of Fukui domain Hideyasu Yuki in 1606, and then serving as the castle for the Echizen Matsudaira family for 270 years and 17 generations, Fukui Castle has been reduced to only a part of the moat and its stone walls today. The well called “Wealth Well” left at the foot of the tower base is said to be the origin of the name “Fukui.”
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  • Fujishima Shrine
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Keya 3-8-21
    A shrine which enshrines Nitta Yoshisada, a military commander from the Period of Northern and Southern Courts (mid-late 14th century), and his family. Nitta fell in battle in 1338 and nearly some 300 years later his helmet was discovered by a local peasant. Because of that the area came to be called Nittazuka. In 1870 a small wayside shrine was constructed which would later become Fujishima Shrine. It's said that people who pray will be blessed to do well in both sports and studies and that it helps to ward off evil. Amulets marked with the kanji for 'One' as is said to be hand-written by Nitta Yoshisada are offered for purchase.

    福井鉄道の足羽山公園口駅からGoogleマップの指示通りに進むと徒歩15分ほど。毛谷黒龍神社の境内を経由すると徒歩10分ほど。 1870年に新田義貞の兜が発掘された場所に祠を建てたのが始まり。1876年に「藤島神社」となり、1901年に現在地に遷座。藤島というのは祠を建てた場所の地名。現社殿は1957年の再建で木造銅板葺。その右隣にある小さな社殿は義貞の妻・勾当内侍(勾當内侍)を祀った摂社「野神神...

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  • Fukui-ken GokokuI Jinja shrine
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Omiya 2-13-8
    This shrine was built in 1941 to worship the souls of fallen soldiers from Fukui including Hashimoto Keigaku, a patriot of the Meiji Restoration. It is reputed for its strong, tear-resistant hand-made Japanese paper (Echizen washi) amulets made by Ichibei Iwano, a national treasure, giving the shrine even more divine virtues.

    田原町駅から徒歩15分ほど。 1941年創建。祭神は明治維新前後から大東亜戦争までの福井県出身の国事殉難者。現社殿は福井大震災後に再建されたもので鉄筋コンクリート造。狛犬の阿像は震災でも倒れなかったので「不倒の狛犬」、吽像は震災で倒れ落ちたが壊れなかったので「無傷の狛犬」と名付けられている。境内には福井出身の武士・思想家である橋本左内に因んだ「急流中底之柱」「背のび石」がある。

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  • Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Abakachou 4-10
    Founded in 1981, the Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum exhibits roughly 500 pieces unearthed from the Ichijodani Asakura Clans Ruins, including many items that are Nationally Designated Important Cultural Properties. Also, on display are excavated materials and topographical models of Ichijodani as well as a reproduction model, offering a look at the history of the ruins and the Asakura family.
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  • Kitanosho Castle Ruins Shibata Park
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Chuo 1-21-1
    A park on the site of the former Kitanosho Castle. In 1575 Shibata Katsuie was given control of the Echizen area by Oda Nobunaga and he had Kitanosho castle on the plains constructed. It was a magnificent castle with a nine-story tower and a large castle town surrounding it but fell just eight years later when attacked by the army of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the park are bronze statues of Shibata Katsuie, his wife Oichi, and their three daughters. Some historical remains including Onigawara roof tiles and chains from a pontoon bridge still remain.
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  • Yokokan Garden
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Houei 3-11-36
    Yokokan was the Fukui feudal lord’s Matsudaira Family villa and was called the “Osensui Residence” during the Edo period. It had a Japanese strolling pond garden with a large pond at its center. Various ingenuities have been assimilated into the garden and it is considered that the view from around the banks of the pond and the view from within the residence were taken into consideration. The sukiya zukuri style (in the style of a tea ceremony house) of building called the “Ochaya” located on the east of the pond plays a central role in this building. You can have green tea and sweets at “Otsukiminoma”, and you can spend your time leisurely while enjoying the scenery with Japanese Iris being reflected in the pond.
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  • Fukui Children's History Museum
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Joutou 1-18-21
    This museum, where you can have fun while learning about the history and culture of Fukui Prefecture, is a popular facility with an Edo period-style private primary school room and a hands-on experience room that is used for workshops and events. It also has special exhibitions on topical themes or highlighting famous people from Fukui.
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  • Fukui Joyama Satoguchi Gomon
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Ote 3-17
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  • Nishiyama Koshoji Temple Ruins
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Abakacho
    A historical site near Ichijodani Station in Abaka-cho, Fukui City. It's located within the Ichijodani Asakura Family Historic Ruins Special Historic Site and the former grounds of what is now the Fukui City Kagetsu Nishiyama Koshoji Temple known for the Fukui Dai-Butsu great Buddha statue. A number of stone Buddha statues and building cornerstones found during archaeological digs confirm that this was once a vast temple area.
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  • Fukui City Osagoe Minkaen Garden
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Tsukimi 5-4-48
    A classic townhouse garden surrounded by greenery located at the foot of Mt. Osagoe in the southwest region of Fukui City. Over the vast 3700 square meter grounds you'll find a number of buildings that have been relocated and restored including six classic homes built during the Edo period, a storehouse, an ash-hut, and an outdoor toilet. All are designated as Cultural Properties of the City. Three of the houses are in the traditional Tsuma-iri entrance on gable side style which was widespread throughout the central Echizen and Ono Basin. This style was unique to the region and features the doma earthen floor room and kitchen as one area covered with thick cross shaped beams. Furniture and other household supplies have been arranged in the houses allowing visitors to see how people lived back in those days.
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  • Karamon Gate
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    Fukui Fukui-shi Kidonouchicho
    This gate was the original entrance to Shounin Temple. The temple is tied to the Asakura Clan, which ruled the entire Echizen Province during the warring states period. It was built in order to pray for the repose of the soul of the Asakura Yoshikage, the fifth head of the Asakura Clan, following his death and the clan’s destruction by Oda Nobunaga’s forces. The temple was later relocated and now only this gate remains at its original location. The gate is part of the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, which serve to convey the history of the Asakura Clan. It also functions as the entrance to the historic ruins. Its unique Chinese-style design helps to convey the culture of that time to today.
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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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