Top 50 things to do and attractions in Fukui

Great museum. Huge area with lots of displays and activities for the kids. The main gallery is an echo chamber which is awesome! Great food in the restaurant and cool playground outside too. Well recommended for kids, families, archaeology enthusiasts and dinosaur buffs! Big carpark, also lots of bus options

Great museum. Impressive replicas mix with real fossils. Animaltronix looked nice too. The video works are a bit clumsy though. I really appreciate the faithful English translations on most of their displays. Though there was no translations available for the special exhibition. Also the special exhibition was surprisingly small, I'd suggest skipping it if you can't understand Japanese. The dioramas where the exhibition highlights the changes in the environment through the millions of years with the dinosaurs in them were informative. I went in hoping to gain some new knowledge and I left feeling fulfilled. The gift shop needs to have some imagination regarding the products they offered as I feel they were a bit lackluster.

One of the most amazing Museum's I have ever been to. So many different different specimens of dinosaurs on display, even some information in English which makes it easier for tourists to understand. The the museum offers multiple levels and even an exclusive look on how some fossils are prepared. The restaurant offers a good selection of delicious dishes and the souvenir shop a wide variety of different things to buy. Would definitely visit again in the future.

Pleasantly surprised by this dinosaur museum! The entrance fee was only 1000 yen, but the collection they house is truly impressive and beautifully displayed. The building is also a magnificent piece of architecture. We came during the week and got there at the opening time, so we got to enjoy the place wile it was still quiet. By the time we left 2 hours later, it was quite crowded and the parking was packed. We didn't buy tickets in advance, but maybe it would have been a good idea.. Oh they also have some cool animatronics!

An outstanding paleontological museum. The trip to the museum takes a long time, but it's worth it. It's best to buy tickets to the museum and the excavation site in advance, as it's very crowded. The bus from the station to the museum costs 300 yen. The museum has a restaurant, playgrounds, a dinosaur park, and a gift shop.

Really great experience, we travelled on the special dinosaur train and transferred to the dinosaur bus which was quick and easy. The bus takes you straight to the museum and greeted with dinosaurs along the route. The museum was spacious and well layed out. There were so many dinosaurs we were overwhelmed. The cafe was reasonably priced with a great selection of food. A menu in English was available.

My wife and I had a wonderful time visiting the museum. The attention to detail in the museum is world class. It was incredible to see the fossils that were found in Fukui Prefecture. It is not necessary to purchase tickets in advance if you’re visiting on a weekday in our opinion.

Close to the temple, good waiting area for visitors that covers the sun and snow/rain.

Great experience

(Translated by Google) After visiting Eiheiji Temple, arranging bus transfers to the following locations will make your trip more fulfilling. First up is the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, which displays stunning dinosaur fossils and related exhibits and is a must-visit for visitors interested in natural history. Next is the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, which preserves rich historical and cultural heritage and is the best place to learn about the history of the Fukui area. If you are eager to relax, you can go to JR Awara Onsen Station to enjoy the hot springs, or take the Echizen Railway to Awara Yunomachi Station to feel the local style and charm. Finally, return to Fukui Station to end the day's journey. Please note that since the bus frequency is less frequent, it is recommended that you plan your trip in advance to make the most of your time. This kind of time arrangement not only allows you to deeply experience the diverse charms of Fukui, but also allocates time reasonably among various attractions, making the journey more rich and interesting. (Original) 逛完永平寺後，安排公車轉乘前往下列地點將使您的旅程更加充實。首先是福井縣立恐龍博物館，這裡展示了令人驚嘆的恐龍化石和相關展品，對於對自然歷史感興趣的遊客來說是個必訪之地。接著是一乘谷朝倉氏遺跡，這裡保存了豐富的歷史文化遺產，是了解福井地區歷史的最佳場所。若您渴望放鬆，可前往JR蘆原溫泉站享受溫泉之樂，或搭乘越前鐵道前往蘆原湯之町站，感受當地的風情與魅力。最後返回福井站，結束一天的旅程。請注意，由於公車班次較少，建議您提前安排好行程以充分利用時間。這樣的時間安排不僅使您能夠深入體驗福井的多樣魅力，還能在各個景點間合理分配時間，讓旅程更加豐富有趣。

(Translated by Google) I visit shrines and temples whenever I have the chance. This time I visited Eiheiji Temple to clear away evil thoughts. I was able to visit all of them and feel relieved. I'm grateful. Other people have already done a detailed explanation of Eiheiji Temple, so I won't go into it here. Anyway, it is in perfect harmony with nature, and I was able to get plenty of negative ions. (Original) ことあるごとに神社仏閣をめぐってます。今回は永平寺にお邪魔して、邪念を払いにいきました。全てまわることが出来て、吹っ切れた感じです。感謝。 永平寺の細かい説明は、他の方がいろいろしてるので割愛します。 とにかく自然と見事に調和しており、自分もたっぷりとマイナスイオン弱過ぎる

(Translated by Google) Eiheiji Station was the terminus of the Keifuku Electric Railroad's Eiheiji Line. It was established to transport visitors to Eiheiji Temple. It opened in 1925 (Taisho 14) when the Eiheiji Railway was extended between Eiheijiguchi Station and Heijimon-Eimae Station. In 1938 (Showa 13), the station was relocated approximately 400m closer to Eiheiji, and the name was changed to Eiheiji Station. In 2002 (Heisei 14), the station was closed when the Eiheiji Line section between Higashi-Furuichi Station and Eiheiji Station was abolished. This photo was taken on December 15, 1978. (Original) 永平寺駅は、京福電気鉄道永平寺線の終着駅でした。永平寺の参拝客輸送のために設置された駅です。 大正14年(1925)永平寺鉄道の永平寺口駅～平寺門永前駅間延伸により開業しました。 昭和13年(1938)永平寺寄りに約400m移転し、駅名を永平寺駅に改称しました。 2002年（平成14年(2002)永平寺線東古市駅～永平寺駅間の廃止に伴い廃止されました。 画像は昭和53年12月15日に撮影したものです。

(Translated by Google) Limited express buses from Fukui Station depart from here. It's about a 5-minute walk to the main gate of Eiheiji Temple, but along the way there are souvenir shops and the approach to the shrine is very lively. You can buy a return bus ticket at the tea shop ``Ikkyu'' in front of the bus stop, but you can also pay with a transportation IC card on the bus, so there is no need to buy a prepaid ticket. Rather, I would like to make sure to line up properly at the bus stop so that I don't end up not being able to board because the bus is overloaded. (Original) 福井駅からの特急バスなどがこちらに発着します。永平寺の山門までは徒歩五分ほどですが、途中に土産物屋など参道の賑わいが楽しい。 帰りのバスの切符はバス停前の茶店「一休」で買えますが、バス内で交通系ＩＣカードでの支払いも可能なので前払いの切符を買う必要はない。むしろ、バス停にちゃんと並んで、定員オーバーで乗れないなんてことがないように気を付けたい。

(Translated by Google) Eiheiji-cho, Fukui Prefecture. Eiheiji Temple is about 300 meters away. (Original) 福井県永平寺町 永平寺まで約300m前です。

A well-preserved, historic castle with a picturesque moat invites exploration. In the garden, delicate cherry blossoms bloom, lending the place an almost fairytale-like atmosphere. Visitors have the opportunity to ascend all the way into the tower under the roof – but beware: the stairs are narrow and steep, turning the climb into a small adventure. Inside the castle, a fascinating exhibition awaits, featuring impressive samurai armors, historical weapons, and artistic portraits that offer a vivid insight into bygone eras. Nice to see and take pictures. However, it is not absolutely necessary to go into the castle.

Maruoka Castle is a charming little castle with lots of history—it’s actually one of Japan’s oldest surviving castles, built way back in 1576! The original keep is still standing, which is pretty cool. Entrance is ¥450 for adults and ¥150 for kids, so it’s super affordable, and there are group discounts too. The castle sits on a small hill, giving nice views of the surrounding area. Inside, the stairs are pretty steep, so take care if you’re not confident on your feet. There’s also a small museum nearby with some interesting history about the castle. Cherry blossom season here is beautiful, making it a perfect spot for photos and a peaceful stroll. It’s not too crowded, so you can really enjoy the atmosphere. Open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM). Definitely worth a stop if you’re exploring Fukui!

Maruoka Castle is not the grandest, tallest, toughest, or toughest castle in Japan. But it is easily the loveliest. It gives you a great sense of a moderate mediaeval build, prioritising function over form, while still staying beautiful. I was particularly charmed by the community's efforts to keep the castle ground alive, clean, and attractive. For this purpose an elegant new information hall has been constructed by the side of the caslte, with even part of the old moat restored, to add reflections to the already nice view.

One of the 12 original castles in all of Japan. An interesting visit. Be careful with the stairs to the second and third floors because they are very steep. Perhaps not recommended for older people. With the ticket you can visit the museum of short messages. Very interesting if you can read a little Japanese.

One of the 12 remaining castle that is still standing since Edo era. Good to visit. The town is serene However for kinen medallion coins seekers, you will be disappointed to know that there are no coins made for this attraction.

This was a nice castle to stop and see. It is one of 12 castles standing in Japan that has its original top decoration from its original construction.

From Kanazawa, took the local train for Fukui and got off at Maruoka station. From there took the bus to Maruokajo station. It was a small yet nice looking castle. Climbing stairs inside the castle is a bit of an exercise :)

It was pretty much snowed in but I had to take a look regardless it was worth it, even through climbing those steps in 10 inch snow wasn’t easy!

Smallish reconstructed castle . Up a hill- which means a hike up 200+ steps . There is a fee to visit the interior . Looks pretty in its hilly setting

A cool rebuild of a castle It looks great from the outside and it's pretty center of oono so that's cool as it's ready to get there. The park around it was beautiful in autumn. As usual in Japan, the castle is rebuild. The inside is a museum but it's a bit of a shame that they did not try to redo the rings in the old style, too.

The castle in the Sky! Is. 400 years old magnificent castle surrounded by a beautiful town that looks like a little Kyoto, is charming place.

Pretty small compared to the Himeji and Nagoya Castles. The interior of the building was mostly renovated and was not kept in its original state, the floorings were in vinyl while the stairs has the metal edges. No taking of photos are allowed once inside the building. Ono City is pretty clean though a bit sleepy. No food stalls or stores are open especially on Sundays. No 7-11's or Family Mart as well. The train from Fukui to Ono City by way of Kuzuryu (JR Train) has an interval of 3 hrs, be sure to bring some food supplies for the long wait.

After visiting the Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins, we took the bus to Ōno-shi.After gettingt off at the Ōno bus stop, we walked toward the Ōno Castle. There were several cold springs along the road. We heard that the spring water of Ōno-shi is very famous in Japan, so we tasted some, oh! very cool and refreshing. Ōno Castle was located at Kameyama Hill, so we had to go climbing the hill to arrive at the castle. After a while, we finally arrived at Ōno Castle. There were many artifacts in the castle and visitors were not allowed to take pictures. When we went upstairs to the castle tower, we saw the beautiful scenery of the city. The Ōno-shi is far from the Fukui and the bus fee is expensive. So If you want to take the bus to the Ōno-shi, I suggest that you can buy the Holiday One-Day Pass from the Keifuku Bus counter in the Echizen Railway Fukui Station, then you can save much money. 參觀完一乘谷朝倉氏遺跡後，我們搭乘京福巴士前往大野市，到達大野巴士站下車後，就步行前往大野城。沿路我們經過了幾處泉水，據說大野市的泉水在日本相當有名，因此品嘗了一些，果然清涼爽口。由於大野城坐落在龜山上，所以要參觀大野城，得登上山。經過一段時間的努力後，我們終於抵達大野城。大野城裡展覽許多文物，但不可拍照。當我們登上天守後，放眼望去，可以看到大野市的美景。因為大野市和福井市距離甚遠，無論是搭公車或搭火車前往，都要花費不少車資。所以如果您想去大野市的話，建議您可以利用假日時間，先在越前鐵道福井站的京福巴士櫃台購買假日一日乘車券，那將會省下不少錢。

Lots of steps, good workout. Amazing view.

Not really much there so unless you are REALLY into Sengoku period history it's probably not all that interesting. The restored buildings on the other side of the road are a bit more interesting though, and this area is free so not really a lot to lose if you are in the area, but I don't feel like it's essential if you are not near or are pushed for time.

Ruin grounds themselves not much to see. Perhaps interesting for historians and purveyors of rocks, otherwise not worth visiting. The surrounding grassy area seemed to have the beginnings of a festival, which was cool though.

Seems that they're making this place into something. There's lots of construction/ preservation going on which is a good thing. It really is a beautiful place. Calm, peaceful, amazing fresh air. Very tranquil place to while away some time. You could easily spend a day here, take a picnic, but we were 'touristing' so we spent a few hours before heading to Eiheiji by bus. Possibly my favourite place in this area.

Asakura Ruisns is one of the landmarks in Fukui prefecture that you cannot miss, this historical place is surrounded by beautiful nature and old buildings where you can experience how was the life of Samurai 500 years ago.

I very unique excavation site with a captivating samurai past. The gates to the ruins are particularly beautiful. There are many pretty streams and very large koi you can feed for 100 yen. The samurai village really got my imagination flowing. The town itself is beautiful. A Fukui must see.

Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins is one of the most worthwhile attractions in Fukui. Due to the inconvenient transportation of the ruins, we took a bus to the Ichijōdani Asakura Family museum and borrowed bicycles from the museum. The deposit for each bicycle was 1000 yen, and would be refunded after the bicycle was returned. In fact, museum also provided free shuttle service. The staffs of the museum were very kind and patiently guided us to the ruins.Then, we rode the bicycles among the fields and enjoyed the beautiful country scenery. We spended about 10 minutes to reach the ruins. The gate of the ruins was very elegant, and many tourists stop at the front of the door to take pictures. After entering the gate, we saw that many ruins of wells, walls, gardens and palaces were preserved on the ground. Following the stone steps, there was a platform with ruins of water and a bridge. It was said that when the castle was attacked, the castle owner bridge can destroy the bridge to prevent the enemies entering, which is the same as the design of Hikone Castle. Otherwise, there were some photographers taked pictures here.If you have enough time, I will suggest you to spend 2 to 3 hours to enjoy everything here. 一乘谷朝倉氏遺跡絕對是福井最值得一遊的景點。由於遺跡的交通不便，因此我們搭巴士到朝倉氏資料館，向館方借腳踏車，每台腳踏車押金1000日幣，還車後會退還。事實上，資料館也有提供接駁服務。館方人員非常和善，耐心地指引我們路線。接著，我們騎著腳踏車，漫遊在田野中，欣賞著漂亮的景色。約莫10分鐘就抵達遺跡。遺跡的大門非常雅緻，許多遊客停在門前不斷拍照。進大門後，我們看到地上保存著許多井、城牆、庭園和宮殿的遺跡，循著石階上去，有一個平台，上面存有水榭的遺跡，還有一座橋，據說當城堡遭受攻擊時，堡主可以將橋毀棄，這和彥根城的設計如出一轍。若您有時間，那麼我建議您花個2至3小時，在這裡慢慢欣賞。

Town area is well reconstructed. You can experience how people lived in the past. The castle and other buildings are but ruins with gardens around them. In the stream there are lots of beautiful Koi carps that you can feed. Nice visit to daydream about the time in the past, surrounded by green mountains.

Good place to visit if you like castle ruins and history sites. A good place for a walk in the early morning or early evening. Opening hours are daily from 7am - 5pm.

You can see the wonderful stone walls and outer moat. Unfortunately, the prefectural office building is located on the castle ruins. There is a parking lot in the basement of this building. If you present your parking ticket at the information desk at the entrance on the first floor of the prefectural office building, it is free of charge.

Posting because I hadn't seen it mentioned yet, If you are looking for the castle stamp it is inside the main government building. If you are looking for the castle gojoin (similar to but different from the goSHUin) that can be found at the nearby Fukui city museum. If you are on a castle hunt, try to come when the offices are open. There is no castle; just a moat and some signs along with the government buildings but the park is a very nice walk.

The place was good, but not much things so explore.

Beautiful and full of historical information, great place to visit and enjoy all his surroundings, and is just a couple of blocks from Fukui Station.

They’ve built 2 ugly buildings with antennas in the middle of what used to be the castle, not worth going.

not much left of the castle but the channel and walls protecting are still there.

relaxing place good for a short walking this the time to visit while d weather isnt hot

Nice traditional Japanese garden in the middle of the city. Most if not all of it isn't original due to the war, but still a quiet, serene place with nice architecture.

Had a wonderful time visiting Yokokan Garden in Fukui. The garden is absolutely beautiful—peaceful, well-maintained, and full of charm. During my visit, two friendly Japanese ladies were walking around and kindly took the time to explain some details & history in English about the garden to us, even though we were foreign visitors. Their warm and welcoming attitude made the experience even more special. I highly recommend visiting this lovely place when being in Fukui!

After exploring the Fukui Castle ruins, I stumbled upon this enchanting garden. While it may be small, the highlight of my visit was sitting by the edge of the house and gazing upon the serene Zen garden. Witnessing the reflection on the pond felt like a meditative experience. Visiting during Japan's Golden Week allowed me to witness the azaleas and vibrant new greenery at their peak. I'm already picturing myself returning in the fall to experience the garden's transformation.

The staff were so friendly and informative— I learned about the history and reconstruction of this site, which made the visit even more meaningful. I’ll definitely come back next time I’m in Fukui!

Wish we had more time but we had to rush to catch our train. Beautiful garden and house. It was only after I read the details in the brochure once I'd left I discovered that that this is a reconstruction as the place was burnt down at the end of the war during bombing raids. It was a lovely sunny day on our visit and this made it more alluring. Well worth making the little effort it takes to get here.

This is the beautiful spot & I highly recommend you to visit when you ever go to Fukui city. The view from inside the house overlooking the lake was divine & I could easily stay there for ages. I would love to go back again to feel tranquility of the garden.

Nice layout and nice amount of stores within Fukui Station. Good amount of restaurants are around as well. I love how Fukui really owns the dinosaur theme and some statues are in and around the station as well. Not particularly busy on a Monday evening either. Trains are easy to navigate and the station is conveniently located.

Dinosaurs in a station? Of course! This station is amazing. Check out the dinos front and back too.

The station features dinosaur statues both inside and outside, which are the signature of the place. I really love the cozy atmosphere here.

Fukui station is largely dinosaur themed. It is newly opened and just now serves the HokurikU Shinkansen line for Tokyo and Tsuruga. It is the hub for the Hapi Fukui line serving most of the prefecture. A few Shinkansen trains take a stop here. Many department stores line the square, such as CuruF. A park outside has built in dinosaur animatronics.

A nice station overall with plenty of food options and a very cool entrance with Animatronic dinosaurs. The station is relatively small and well laid out. Very hard to get lost in this station.

Roof floor dinosaurs so cute!! 🥺 💖💖💖

I need to explore Fukui more. The JR and Echizen Railway station is pretty amazing. It was busy, but the staff were so friendly. The animatronics of the Dinosaurs... amazing. It is a pretty fun station!

A truly beautiful Buddhist temple, I’m so grateful I could come and be blessed with the incredible views of the nature and temple buildings. I really appreciated the Dharma teachings hung up in the corridor near the main entrance as these lessons mean a lot to me and it was so nice being in an environment with great energy as people who practice the same lessons can come together and cultivate the peaceful atmosphere. It was truly a joy for me to walk through the temple and gaze upon all the sights, plus read about the history and meaning behind certain halls on their wooden information tablets.

This is one of the most beautiful places I have been in my entire life. If this place was in Kyoto it would be absolutely overrun by tourists. The somewhat obscure location is pretty easy to get to via an hourly direct bus from Fukui station, and the town below the temple is lovely (and don't miss the soy sesame soft serve at the cafe on the highway)! Entering the temple grounds, the beautiful setting of an old growth cedar forest is breathtaking, particularly the mossy but well maintained cemetery. The interior is just as incredible. The room of gorgeous ceiling paintings was entrancing, but the highlight was probably being able to witness the mesmerizingly beautiful chanting and meditations of the monks. The thick (and enforced) silence of the monastery add to the literal zen atmosphere. The best thing I can say about Eiheiji is that it would fit right into a movie like "Baraka" or "Samsara". If you ever find yourself in this part of Japan, this is an absolute must see.

Definetely a must see place in Japan. Not only it is one of the important #temples in Japan and accomodates Zen monks trainings and practices which visitors can join some of the activities also the surrounding with beautiful tall cedar trees. Amazing view especially during winter when it is snowing. The temple has many buildings connected by covered walkways, it makes it very convenient to experience in #Fukui.

What a magnificent place. If you are a Zen practitioner and in Japan, this should absolutely be on your itinerary. We went to a number of temples while in Japan but the energy you feel at Eiheiji is unmatched. Magnificent trees, building and practice. We spent two days visiting and participating in the morning service and zazen and would have spent a third to do more hiking around the temple. Also what's really nice is because it's out of the typical tourist circuit there are a lot less visitors than any other place we went (we were there on a weekday so don't know about the weekends).

Daihonzan Eiheiji is a vast complex for zen teachings situated in Fukui. I arrived there early winter last December but was surprised to still see the moss-covered surroundings. The place is very serene although timing in terms of transportation needs to be considered because of its limited schedule.

Amazing temple! The museum at the end was also very interesting. Easy 30 min bus ride from Fukui train station. Only downside are the extra small slippers (none fit me, and I am size 10.5-11 UK)

Eiheiji Temple One-Day Monk Experience – A Peaceful and Enlightening Retreat It took me about 3.5 hours to travel from Tokyo to Fukui, but the journey was absolutely worth it. Eiheiji Temple offers a deeply peaceful and reflective atmosphere, unlike anywhere I’ve ever been. The highlight for me was learning zazen (seated meditation) the proper way. The program had English-speaking guides who were incredibly kind and respectful to us international participants. There were only six of us from abroad, while the rest were Japanese students (around 10–15). They followed a different schedule from us, and honestly, I wish I spoke Japanese to engage more deeply with the experience. We were asked to wake up at 3:50 AM, and interestingly, there was no shower the next day—which I personally found a bit uncomfortable. If given a choice, I’d rather wake at 3:30 AM just to have a quick shower and feel refreshed before starting the day. During the zazen session, the core message was clear: enlightenment comes from within, and practice should be part of daily life. I’ve done meditation before, but Soto Zen teaches you to meditate with your eyes open, which is surprisingly challenging. Even in a quiet space, thoughts and emotions constantly bubble up—nothing too serious, just random things. It feels like you’re quietly observing your own soul. And yes, sitting for 30 minutes will definitely make your legs go numb! They also taught us about mindful eating. There was a beautiful chanting ceremony before meals to express gratitude, which I found really touching. They even gave us souvenir chopsticks and a small booklet so we can continue the practice at home. One of the most powerful moments was the early morning prayer ceremony. All the monks gathered and chanted in unison—it felt sacred, healing, and almost magical. Overall, I learned so much from this one-day monk experience. It wasn’t just about meditation or rituals—it was about slowing down, being present, and finding meaning in small, everyday actions. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a meaningful escape from the busy modern world. The one-day monk experience costs ¥15,000 and must be applied for at least a month in advance. Your application also needs to be approved by the temple. I stayed in the women’s tatami room, and it was surprisingly comfortable and beautiful—it honestly felt a bit luxurious. The soft green and yellow tones were calming and well-coordinated, adding to the serene vibe. What really surprised me was the bath setup—it’s similar to a traditional public bath, where everyone bathes nude. There’s even a large shared hot tub in the center where you can soak and relax. It was an unexpected but authentic part of the experience!

(Translated by Google) The cherry blossom tunnel is so beautiful❗I bet it's even more beautiful when it's lit up at night.There are a lot of stalls, so it's great to eat and drink outside (^_^) (Original) 桜のトンネルがとてもきれい❗夜はライトアップされてもっときれいなんだろうな 出店もたくさんあって外での飲み食べは最高です(^_^)

(Translated by Google) April 8th Sakura 🌸 It's beautiful. (Original) 4月8日サクラ🌸きれいです。

(Translated by Google) It was a beautiful river. (Original) 綺麗な川でした。

(Translated by Google) Famous cherry blossom spots 🌸 (Original) 桜の名所🌸

(Translated by Google) paper (Original) かみ

(Translated by Google) Water rising now... (Original) 増水ナウ・・

amazing park, walking distant from nishi-sabae station. went on weekend evenning during winter. sabae was covered in snow, so as nishiyama park. amid thik snow lightings were spectacular. surreal indeed.

His Park is awesome! The view is very good. Kids love it so much!

You can see and appreciate the nature as a paint according to the changing seasons.

Very nice sakura!! No entrance fee even in the zoo at the top of the park.

This is a nice place to go here in sabae with family.

Have been to Echizen several times before, but never during Golden Week. Nishiyama Park is quite large, with a lot to do whether it’s a festival season or not. There’s a gorgeous fountain, many trails and footpaths that you can take, and gorgeous views of the entire prefecture from a children’s park atop the hill. There is a small zoo at the top of the hill that is free to be public (though a 100yen donation is suggested and highly appreciated), and there are several primates, birds, and most prominently, a Red Panda (or Lesser Panda) exhibit complete with a walk through enclosure, family tree, and breeding program information. The park itself was beautiful because we happened to visit during the Azalea Festival, with entire hillsides covered in beautiful flowers, lanterns, and of course many vendor booths selling traditional Japanese street food, as well as many Azalea flavored confections. A gorgeous stop if you’re traveling around Echizen!

Very nice wonderful and not so crowded in weekdays

Nice little museum right beside the crab market about the crabs for which the place is so popular, the history of the fishery, and with a little interactive area at the end where kids can put their drawings up onto a screen, and play some small games. There's also a 10min short film that plays every 20-30min. Everything is in Japanese so be prepared to use your imagination.

A nice and out of the norm museum. Very well maintained place. Very good place for the family. There a game with big screen to test out your boating skills for crabbing 🦀.

Interesting place where they explain the whole process of crabs and the different types of crabs.

This was a fun little museum with enough activities to keep my six-year-old daughter entertained for a couple of hours. A little out of the way, but a good place to go if you like to get off the beaten track. And the prices of the crabs in the shop next door were eyewatering.

Echizengani Museum : Echizen Crab Museum 越前ガニミュージアム Echizen Crab Museum is located right across the road from Road Station of Echizen Coast. In this museum you can see a large variety of marine creatures live in this area. Each show room has its own theme built in a property space of 300 square meters. The facility was built in 2016. You are also able to enjoy hands on trial of operating a ship for hunting crabs. Admission fee is 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for children. When you just entered the course there is a ramp way spiraling down the hall with a miniature of traditional townscape of Echizen Coast where fishermen live. The ramp way leads you all the way into the depth of the ocean bed where Echizen crabs live at the bottom. ( TGM Japan Guide : Trans-word+ )

A simple but interesting exhibit. The underwater tunnel was very cool. Though I believe the museum is more for children. Still was good fun.

Very good place for understand KANI culture in Japan

I wanted to try one of Fukui’s specialties: Echizen soba, and ended up here because of the higher number of Google reviews. We ordered several set meals to share, including the 100th anniversary special. Everything we tried was delicious. The Echizen soba had good flavor, though the texture was softer than I expected and the buckwheat aroma was also milder than I thought. We also got to try another Fukui specialty on their menu: the sauce katsudon, which came with a tangy sauce and was very tasty. They offer many seasonal menu items as well. This place is located in an industrial area, and only later did I realize it is actually part of the factory that produces Echizen soba. The restaurant is within the souvenir shop and it’s convenient to browse after your meal.

Nice soba place with a decent souvenir shop and a peek into their soba factory

The store is smaller than i though but the food was very good especially the rice! It was nice to check out how they make store bought soba in a factory setting

Since I love Shinshu soba, Echizen soba was not my cup of tea until I had Echizen soba at this restaurant. I had cold echizen soba with grated Daikon radish and bonito flakes. This is the best Echizen soba I ever had. The souvenir shop is also very nice, has variety of local foods and drinks. Highly recommended!

Delicious meal.Lots of souvenirs to buy here.Also attended a workshop on how to make buckwheat noodles here.

This place was really nice!

free apologize month

It is a high standard museum. Designed by Kisho Kurokawa, the building itself worths a visit if you so happen close to the area. And today I visited it because the exhibition of the famous illustrator Anno is staged here. His works are great.

Nice place, depending on the exhibition

The Finnish design exhibition has held until 2017.09.03.

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(Translated by Google) Osamu Watanabe's Sweets Museum Exhibition I visited on the middle day of a three-day weekend, and there was no wait, so I was able to see the exhibits smoothly. Parking was also free, which was great. 🦔 (Original) お菓子の美術館　渡辺おさむ展 三連休の中日に訪れましたが、待ち時間もなく、スムーズに展示を見ることができました。 駐車場も無料で良かったです🦔

(Translated by Google) The City Art Exhibition is free (until May 26th). There is a fee for the permanent exhibition. There is no set route through the museum. A large, gently spiraling slope extends up to the third floor. It's a slope that even small children will enjoy. The windows allow the bright, vibrant green scenery to shine into the museum. It's a cool building, but the art is by no means eccentric or difficult to understand. It's a place where you can feel a little joy in your heart, like a child skipping up a slope, and where natural curiosity arises. That's what it's like. A truly wonderful place. There is no set route. And that's what makes it great. (Original) 入場無料の市美展(5/26までだった) 常設展は有料。 館内には正規の順路はありません。 緩やかに続く大きな螺旋状のスロープは3階まであります。小さな子供は少し嬉しくなる坂道です。 窓からは新緑鮮やかな景色が明るく館内に差し込んできます。 かっこいいたてものなんですが、決して奇抜で理解し難いアートばかりではないです。 ちょっぴり心が弾む、子が坂道でスキップしちゃうみたいに、自然に湧く興味、これがなんとなく散らばってる。 そんなとこです。 とても素敵な場所。 決められた順路は無い。 だから良いんです。

(Translated by Google) The building has a mysterious feel and gives off an extraordinary feeling ✨It was a beautiful museum☝ (Original) 建物が不思議な感じで非日常感があります✨綺麗な美術館でした☝

It’s a quaint museum, almost like a snapshot in time and something almost nostalgic something I would’ve loved to have seen as a somewhat regional upbringing. Be mindful though if you walk its a lot of stairs. Plus it’s free on a Sunday!

This is a great little museum with lots of information about the natural history of Fukui city. It has lots of info on the local wildlife and geology. There are many stuffed animals and some great dioramas. This is great for anyone interested in local history. There is also room for rotating special events, and the rooftop has a large telescope, plus a great mountaintop panoramic view of the city. And the admission fee is only 100 yen!

This is an interesting museum with lots to see and do. If you're interested in the natural history of Fukui and the surrounding area, this is the place to go. There's information about the geology of Fukui, as well as about local plants, animals and insects, and the general ecology of the area. The exhibits are well-done and very interesting, and it's a place that both adults and children can enjoy. Be sure to check out the observation deck, with its great views of east side of the city and the mountains. Budget about an hour to ninety minutes.

(Translated by Google) The admission fee is 100 yen, which is so cheap that it's hard to understand. I guess it's funded by tax dollars. I went on a weekday, and I was the only one there, so it was almost reserved lol There is a difference in height from the parking lot to the building, which may be difficult for people with walking disabilities. Or rather, the building is quite old, and it's not designed to be barrier-free. It's on top of a mountain, so I think it's quite difficult to walk. There is a free(?) rooftop terrace where you can see a panoramic view of Fukui city. You can clearly see the buildings in front of the station, and I think it's a good place for people who like photography. There is also a park nearby, so it's a great place to relax and spend some time. (Original) 100円という意味わかんない位安い入館料です。税金で運営しているんでしょうね。平日に行きましたが僕しかおらず、ほぼ貸切状態でしたwww 駐車場から建物まで高低差があり、足の不自由な人は大変だと思います。というか建物もそれなりに古いのでしょうか、あまりバリアフリーに対応した構造にはなっていません。山の上にあるので、歩きは中々大変だと思います。 無料(?)の屋上テラスがあり、福井市内が一望できます。 駅前の建物群がよく見えて、カメラが趣味の人には良い所だと思います。 そばに公園もあり、ゆったり時間を過ごすには丁度良いところではないでしょうか。

(Translated by Google) The exhibits are quite extensive! ! ! Too good! ! ! Biology lovers should definitely go! ! ! It was the most fun I've ever been to a museum of this size! The abundance of specimens of plants, mushrooms, moss, ferns, and deforming fungi is unprecedented! What's more, it's fun to be able to open the drawer and look at it yourself! The selection of topics throughout the book is really good, and it's not only interesting but also very educational. The amount of effort put into it is amazing. The original and interesting experiments, observations, and research are summarized in very easy-to-understand explanations, which is extremely satisfying. Who are the curators? ? The display of stuffed birds is large and beautiful. The exhibits that explain the creatures that live in the area, categorized by their habitats, are also easy to understand and interesting. Not only does it have deep content that can be enjoyed by biology-loving people like me, a former biology student, but it also has a lot of ideas that will interest young children. Although it is not a large building, it is packed full of content, so it takes about 3 hours to complete the museum, including the special exhibitions. There are many things you don't know about the insect special exhibition from the explanation of the overview. As the title suggests, ``Ah! Surprising insects like these'', many surprising and interesting insects were introduced with easy-to-understand explanations. Each explanation is concise and very easy to read, so you won't get tired of it, so it was nice to be able to watch all the different explanations until the end without getting tired. The design of the explanation is really good. Who are the curators? ? ? It was also nice to see original picture books, illustrated explanations, and pamphlets of past special exhibitions on sale. The design of the explanations is so good that biology students might want to get it as a reference for making posters. It was a great natural history experience that satisfied my intellectual curiosity. The admission fee of 100 yen is too cheap! Is the administration great? Let's all go to the best museum, Fukui City Natural History Museum! ! The curators will continue to support us! ! (Original) 展示がかなり充実！！！良すぎる！！！生物好きは絶対行くべき！！！こういうサイズ感の博物館で今まで行った中で一番楽しめた！ 植物やキノコ、コケやシダ、変形菌の標本の充実具合は類を見ない量！しかも引き出しを自分であけて見るタイプなのが楽しい！ 全体を通して解説のトピック選びのセンスが本当に良く、おもしろい上に本当に学びが多い。力の入れ方がすごすぎる。オリジナルのおもしろい実験や観察や研究も非常に分かりやすく解説がまとめてあり、満足度が高すぎる。学芸員さん何者！？ 鳥の剥製の展示も量が多く綺麗。地域にすむ生物を生息地で分けた解説の展示も分かりやすくおもしろい。 元生物学徒の私のような生物好きの大人楽しめる濃い内容だけでなく、ちびっ子が興味を持てるような工夫がかなりある。 広いとは言えない建物だが、内容の充実具合が半端ないので所要時間は特別展も含め、地学の方はサラッと見ても生物好きの私は普通に3時間みっちり楽しめた。 昆虫の特別展も概要の解説から知らないことばかり。タイトルの「あっ！と驚く、あんな虫こんな虫」にある通り、驚くべきおもしろい虫がわかりやすい解説と共にたくさん紹介されていた。それぞれの解説が端的かつ非常に見やすく飽きない量なので、いろんな解説を最後まで疲れずに見れるのも良かった。ほんと解説のデザインが良すぎる。学芸員さん何者！？？ オリジナル図鑑や図説、これまでの特別展のパンフレットなども販売されているのも良かった。解説のデザインが良すぎるので、生物学徒はポスターづくりの参考にゲットするのもいいかも。 知的好奇心が満たされて、最高の自然史体験でした。入場料100円なの安すぎる！行政が素晴らしいのでしょうか？最高すぎる博物館、福井市自然史博物館にみんな行こう！！学芸員さんこれからも応援しています！！

(Translated by Google) You can see and learn about the animals and insects that live in the ecosystem around Mt. Asuwa. Many creatures were discovered here for the first time, so it is a valuable museum. (Original) 足羽山付近の生態系に生息する動物や昆虫などを見て学ぶことができます。 ここで初めて発見された生物も少なくないので、貴重な博物館です。

(Translated by Google) I visited on a weekday in May and it was almost empty. It was a limited-time event with lots of different insects on display and it was well worth seeing. The view from the rooftop observation deck was also incredibly beautiful. The admission fee of 100 yen is just too cheap! (Original) 5月平日に訪問ガラガラでした。 期間イベントで色々な昆虫の展示が沢山あり見応えありで良かった。 また屋上の展望台からの景色が最高に綺麗でした。 入場料100円は安すぎる！

Please take note.. Although Google show it’s open, we came all the way here to realized it’s was close for winter. Please update Google timing.

It is a charming destination for anyone interested in traditional Japanese paper-making. The village offers a hands-on experience of crafting Echizen washi, one of Japan’s most renowned types of handmade paper. The village itself is picturesque and offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese craftsmanship, making it a unique and educational outing.

Very enjoyable experience here. The craftsman are knowledgeable about their work and are very friendly. Would like to return if I visit again.

A centre for traditional Japanese papermaking and related displays. Those interested in washi making would enjoy. Not easy to locate and worth a look.

The entire village has extended information and experiences related to washi paper making.

Nestled in a valley in Nagano mountains is this quaint, quiet, small village that is home to washi paper, steel and woodwork. Interesting to learn how paper is derived from mulberry Bush,amazed by the hours of processing to make quality art paper. True craftsmanship and skilled work. Echizen village is truly an artists haven and it's a worthwhile place to visit off the beaten track.

Great museum with very enthusiatic guides and papermakers that will demonstrate how they make paper. Shared entrance fee with another museum down the street.

The secret gem of Fukui - well worth a visit in the sakura season to see these blossoms. Hundreds of them lining the river. Amazing in the day time but lit up at night they are stunning.

Visited on 14 April 2025. Cherry blossoms were still in beautiful condition. The area wasn’t crowded, so it was easy to take photos without people in the background. However, the entrance to the parking lot was a bit hard to find.

It looks like a cherry flower kingdom.

Incredibly beautiful path to go for a walk or run! I’d suggest to go during sunset so that you can walk watching it and then also see the lanterns in the dark!

Beautiful but not today

Besides visiting the dinosaur museum this row of cherry blossoms lining the river are spectacular. It is a MUST VISIT. There are many photo opportunities such as the middle pathways where hanami drape the ceilings in pink. There are loads of food stalls selling takoyaki, yakisoba, a special 10 yen cake that is five hundred yen and is worth a taste, etc

(Translated by Google) It is a famous cherry blossom spot that has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots. It is within walking distance from Fukui Station, and cherry blossoms are planted on the 2.2km riverbank spanning the Asuwa River from Kida Bridge to Shin-Ari Bridge. The number is 600! When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, you can enjoy the pink cherry blossom tunnel. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, a cherry blossom festival is held, and many food stalls are set up. It's also nice to be able to enjoy cherry blossom viewing while enjoying exquisite gourmet food. It is also lit up at night, creating a fantastic view. Although it is in the center of the city, it is a favorite place where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in a very quiet place. (Original) 「日本さくら名所 百選」にも選出された桜の名所です。福井駅から歩いて行くことができる距離にあって、足羽川に架かる木田橋から新明里橋までの2.2kmの川堤に桜が植えられています。その数なんと600本！満開時はピンク色のサクラトンネルを楽しむことができます。 桜が見頃の時期になると桜まつりが開催され、屋台がたくさん出店します。絶品グルメを楽しみながらお花見ができるのも嬉しいですね。夜はライトアップもされていて幻想的な景色が見られます。街の中心地ではありますが、とても静かに桜を愛でることができるお気に入りの場所です。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time visiting by car. Since it faces west, I think the sunset will be beautiful. Echizen Roadside Station is large, has hot springs, plenty of places to eat, etc., and seems easy to use. (Original) 車で初めて訪れました。 西側を向いているので夕陽がキレイだろうな、と。 道の駅越前は大きく、温泉、食事どころなども充実しており、使い勝手良さそう。

(Translated by Google) Es un lugar único hermoso paisaje I was driving around and fell in love with this beautiful place at first sight. Parking lot 🅿️ is wide. recommendation (Original) Es un lugar único hermoso paisaje ドライブしてたらこの美しい場所に一目惚れ。 駐車場🅿️広いです。おすすめ

(Translated by Google) National Route 305, which runs from Tsuruga City over the sea from the Shiokaze Line to Guest House TAMADA, is approximately 70km long and is the best for driving along the coastline. It is also popular with people who cycle all over Japan from spring to fall. It is best not to drive at night when it gets dark as you cannot see the scenery and there are no convenience stores or restaurants. If you are coming from the Kansai or Chukyo area, we recommend taking Route 305 rather than taking the expressway or Route 8 over the mountains. (Original) 敦賀市から海上を走る、しおかぜラインからゲストハウスTAMADAまでの約70kmの国道305号線は海岸線をドライブするには最高です。 春から秋にかけて自転車で日本一周、縦断する人達にも人気です。 夜、暗くなると景色も見えなくコンビニ、レストランもない為に走行しない方が良いです。 関西、中京方面から来るなら高速や８号線で山越えよりも305号線の方がお勧め。

(Translated by Google) It's a place with many scenic spots to enjoy. (Original) 色々な景勝地があり楽しめる場所ですね

(Translated by Google) I'm going fishing on the Echizen coast. During the season for bluefin squid, there are a lot of anglers from both inside and outside the prefecture. There are restrooms in various places along the Echizen coast, which is probably good for anglers. The sea is very beautiful when it's not rough, and if you have good eyesight, you can see the bigfin squid coming to the egi, which is a lot of fun. When I go fishing with my family, I can show my kids the fish that flock to the sabiki, so it's a lot of fun. The sea is very beautiful. The only thing I wish I would do is to never throw away my trash and go home. (Original) 私は越前海岸には、釣りにいきます。アオリイカの季節は県内外問わず、ものすごい釣り人がいます。越前海岸はおトイレが色んなところにあって釣り人にはいいのではないでしょうか。海は荒れていなければ、とても美しく、視力がよければ、エギに寄ってくるアオリイカが良く見えて、とても楽しいです。家族で釣りをする時も子供達にはサビキに群がる魚を見せてあげれるから、とても楽しいです。海はとても美しいです。ゴミを捨てて帰ることだけは絶対しないで欲しいなと思うところです。

(Translated by Google) The Echizen Coast has no sandy beaches and the sea is right next to the road, so it's an easy route that gives you the feeling of riding your bike right next to the sea. (Original) 越前海岸は砂浜がなく道路のすぐ脇まで海が迫っているので、バイクで海の真横を走るような雰囲気がある快走路です。

(Translated by Google) I'm happy if I go swimming in the sea, fishing for squid, eating cutlet with sauce or soba, and going to the hot spring sauna around here. I've seen the ocean in Okinawa and Australia, but it has a different kind of beauty! (Original) この辺りで海水浴、イカ釣り、ご飯はソースカツか蕎麦、温泉サウナ行くと幸せです。海も沖縄やオーストラリア見ましたが、また別の綺麗さがあります！

Not much there.

(Translated by Google) The Kitanosho Castle Ruins is a historic park in Fukui City where the poignant history of Shibata Katsuie and Oichi lives on. Excavated stone walls and moat remains give a sense of the changes from the Sengoku period to the Tokugawa period. Statues of Shibata Katsuie, Oichi, and the three Asai sisters stand here. It's easily accessible, just a five-minute walk from Fukui Station, so it's a great place to drop in. (Original) 北ノ庄城跡は、柴田勝家とお市の切ない歴史が息づく福井市の史跡公園です。 発掘された石垣や堀跡によって戦国時代〜徳川時代への変化をかんじられます。 柴田勝家やお市、浅井三姉妹の像が立っていました。 福井駅からは徒歩で5分程度とアクセスが良い場所にありますので、ふらっと立ち寄ることができます。

(Translated by Google) It says "Kitanosho Castle Ruins." There are almost no remains of Kitanosho Castle, but mostly remains of Fukui Castle's 3rd bailey. There is also a museum, so it's worth seeing. The castle seal, 1000 yen, is too expensive. I don't need it. (Original) 北の庄城跡とあります北の庄城の遺構はほとんどなく福井城の３ノ丸の遺構が多いです。資料館もあるので見る価値はあると思います。御城印１０００円は高すぎ。いりません。

(Translated by Google) If you're a fan of the Sengoku period, you'll know Kitanosho Castle and Shibata Katsuie, Lady Oichi, and their daughters. It's compact and well-maintained, but it's well worth a visit. It's not one of the 100 famous castles, but I recommend visiting it. It's just a short walk from the station. (Original) 戦国時代好きなら知っている北ノ庄城と柴田勝家とお市の方と娘たち こじんまりとまとまっていて見応えがありました 100名城ではありませんが訪れてほしいですね 駅からは少しだけ歩きます

(Translated by Google) Shibata Katsuie's castle I stopped by in late March 2024, Currently, it is maintained as Shibata Shrine and Shibata Park. On the explanation board ————————————————————- The base of Echizen control moved from Ichijodani to Hokusho/Fukui, and became closer to Mt. Asuwa, the source of Shakudani stone. For this reason, it is believed that when the Sengoku period warlord Katsuie Shibata built Hokusho Castle, Shasudani stone was used for the stone walls and roof tiles. The development of the current city of Fukui began with Kitasho Castle, and was later inherited by Fukui Castle. ———————————————————— Toari I learned a lot. (Original) 柴田勝家のお城 2024年3月下旬に寄りました, 現在は柴田神社・柴田公園として整備されています。 説明板には ————————————————————- 越前支配の拠点が一乗谷から北庄・福井へ移り、笏谷石の産出地である足羽山に近くなりました。そのため、戦国武将柴田勝家による北庄城築城には、石垣や屋根瓦などに笏谷石が使われたと考えられています。 現在の福井のまちの発展は北庄城を始まりとし、その後、福井城に受け継がれたのです。 ———————————————————— とあり 大変勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) It's easy to get to from the station, and ever since I watched the 2011 taiga drama "Go: Princesses of the Warring States," I've wanted to visit this place, so I finally got to go. (Original) 駅からのアクセスも良く行きやすい場所です。2011年の大河ドラマ「江（ごう）～姫たちの戦国～」を観てから、一度行ってみたいと思っていた場所にようやく行けました。

(Translated by Google) It is located on the same grounds as Shibata Shrine. Small remains of the castle, such as stone walls, remain. It is located just a few minutes from JR Fukui Station. It is in the city center so it is easily accessible. Castle seals and red seals for Kitanosho Castle are also sold at Shibata Shrine. There is also a small museum on the premises which you can visit for free. It was very beautiful. (Original) 柴田神社と同じ敷地にあります。 僅かですが石垣等の城跡も残っています。 JR福井駅から数分の場所。　街中にありますのでアクセスは良いです。 柴田神社で北の庄城の御城印や御朱印も販売されています。 資料館も併設されており、コンパクトですが無料で見学出来ます。 とても綺麗でした。

The animals are so cute and you can get really close up to them! I'm amazed that this little zoo is free to enter!

Quite a pleasant walk overlooking the city on a fine day. There are many eateries along the way.

This is a really nice small zoo with a good variety of animals. The animals seem happy and well cared for. Most amazingly of all, admission is free!

Its a nice walk up the mountain, free entry and theres a sloth. not great conditions for the animals but thats never been a big priority in Japanese zoos.

Like most zoos in Japan the animals are kept in embarrassingly tiny cages and can't really move or do anything. It's kinda sad to see.

Very nice, free zoo.

Interesting

Quite a nice hike about a mile long; it would be a nice bonus package if you have kids. There’s a parking lot next to the park if you want to skip the museum, but it wasn’t a bad walk from the museum parking lot. The exhibits here are for the most part robotic. Motion sensors line the trail to trigger the dinosaur animations when visitors get close. It’s a treat for the kids for sure.

We came to visit on a public holiday. I recommend booking your ticket online. 🎟 because this place is so popular and busy. Come early to avoid the long line of traffic trying to enter the carpark. 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 🚗 Great facilities and a lot of fun for the kids. Some of the moving dinosaurs 🦕 may be scary for little kids. The restaurant food was good, but it took a long time to get a table. 🍜 Despite all the negatives I mentioned above, we still had a great time. 👍

Here the you get real feel of Jurassic park with moving dinosaurs with voice Just amazing

They look so real! Such a cool place!

Lots of moving dinosaurs. Walking path is a bit short conare with ticket price. You can drive to park front of this park.

Enjoyable for various generations

A bit pricy... But pretty fun for kids.

Beautiful museum a lots of learning, the exhibits are worth to pay a visit, as I am very interested about Japan history and culture in general, this place provides lots of information, I loved it.

Nice, but no English! There's some sort of app that you can download for the tour in English. I wasn't able to access it easily. I just used Google translate to read the plaques.

It may have been good but it was closed even though all online information suggested it would be open. Also the same with the Fukui Fine Arts Museum. A lot of effort to get there via public transport just to be disappointed.

Very nice museum, and although there's not much English signage, they had a pocket curator app you could use.

Small museum but they had free fittings for kimonos and samurai clothing.

It's good to visit and gather the information about the history. A good source of knowledge.

A small museum featuring the region's history.

Sabae City in Fukui Prefecture is most famous for producing high-quality Sabae glasses, including the first titanium frames back in 1981. You can check out the large display of historical pieces and tooling at the beautiful Megane Museum. Unfortunately, the signage is all in Japanese, but nonetheless the free museum is a worthy stop. If you fancy yourself a pair, stop by the shop and try out a few!

Ken is the best teacher in the world!!! 👓 thank you for the great experience you made my dreams turn into reality 🙏🏽 (Gabriel)

Visited in March 2024. Smallish museum explaining the history of glasses making in the area. Apparently they just sell the frames but not the lens … or may be they just don’t want to send aboard ? Such a shame ..

Visited March 2016, as the titanium frame originated in this area... Bought 1 which combine titanium and origami all together, everyone always compliment my frame. It's 2022 and it still good, only the glass need to be replaced. It is a place for someone who loves unique frame and the application of technology and or culture in the frame with a specific customized service (detail measurement on your face contour). Highly recommend you bring translator or friend who can speak Japanese. I was speechless on how they use the advance of technology and culture here. Yes... Less options because they represent many manufacturers around them. Please visit the English version website before you come if you are on low budget for translator. Sorry got to write something due to the under rate which not as I experienced.

very nice place and very great staff

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Not very interesting

A bit out of the way to get here, but for only 100 yen its an amazing experience. Spent about 1-1.5 hours here but you can definitely do more.

I come from Kanazawa as a tourist. Before going to this museum, I took a bus and a long walk from 丸岡城. After arriving at 4:40 they told me that the time for entrance was 4:30 as they closed as 5:00. Considering the extremely limited bus between tourist attractions in this city, tourist attractions have the right to reject customers. It is quite interesting isn’t it?

Beautiful and well put together museum about the history of Fukui prefecture. The museum is split in twos, in laymen's terms it's basically prewar and postwar. Both areas are really interesting and exhibit many different items in all kinds of shapes and forms. But both areas are also very different from one another. While the prewar area is a traditional kind of museum set up (with all due respect), the postwar area is set up to immitate a bit of a typical street back in the day, just like it would've been back then. Complete with sound effects. Even as a foreigner, you will undoubtedly recognise things from there. The admission fee at the time of writing is ¥100, which I think is well and truly worth the visit. Parking is free, the place is entirely wheelchair accessible, and there's a cafe attached. One note of caution for those who cannot read Japanese: almost all titles and descriptions of the exhibits are in Japanese only (with furigana). It might be helpful to use Google Translate in photo mode, but I feel the museum could also work towards bilingual description plates, so that people from all over can understand what everything is.

Nice museum in just ¥100

Excellent displays. Very detailed, life size 1950/60s village on one wing. Worth a visit.

Excellent place to visit. Very informative displays. One section includes a 1950/60s lifesize village complete with contents from the era.

I enjoyed more to see a huge collection of various ancient items.

Beautiful shrine and the weeping cherry tree was a highlight.

(Translated by Google) Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture When I happened to be passing through Fukui Prefecture, I saw on the local news that the cherry blossoms were blooming here, and even though the season was over, I went anyway. It's on top of a mountain. The parking lot is a little hard to find and there are several places. The weeping cherry trees are green, but at the entrance I got the impression that it was a power spot. When I went down the steps of Shakudani stone, I could see the direction of Fukui Station, and the scenery was great, including the recently built marionettes. Compared to the shrines I've been to, this one is large and in the mountains, which was unusual. (Original) 福井県福井市 福井県をたまたま通った時に地方ニュースで 桜の開花をここでしており、時期は終わってますがとりあえず行きました。 山の上にあります。 駐車場は少し分かりにくく何箇所かあります。 シダレザクラは緑になっておりますが、 パワースポット的な印象を入り口で感じました。 笏谷石の階段を降りると福井駅方面が見え、 近年出来たマリオネットなど 景色が良かったです。 今まで行った神社と比べて山の中に大規模であり、珍しかったです。

Nice place

(Translated by Google) I was looking at a map when a local person called out to me and recommended it to me, so I went. It was a very hot day, but the hydrangeas were blooming beautifully and it was a wonderful place. It was spacious and I could look down on the whole town. "Summer pilgrimage" is a wonderful phrase. (Original) 地図を見ていたら、地元の方が声をかけてくださり、おすすめいただいたので行きました。すごく暑い日でしたが、とてもきれいに紫陽花が咲いていて素敵なところでした。広くて街全体が見下ろせました。 「夏詣」が素敵な言葉です。

(Translated by Google) The temple grounds are located on a hill, and offer particularly excellent views of Fukui city to the northeast. You can drive up, but if you cross Koen-dori at the Sanuchi intersection and start climbing the slope called Atagozaka that starts on your left (although you'll start with a flight of stairs right from the start), the journey is enjoyable. If you're heading by car, just continue up Hydrangea Road and you'll come across a side approach to the left at the top. The side approach leads towards the shrine office, so if you enter from here, you'll see the main hall on your left. The main hall also faces northeast, so the gift shop is to your right. This shrine enshrines Emperor Keitai and the Omiyadokoro no Mitama. These "mitama" refer to a group of deities collectively known as Ikasuri no Kami. According to the shrine's history, it enshrines five deities: Ikui, Fukui, Tsunagai, Asuha, and Hahiki. The Ikasuri deity is synonymous with the famous Ikasuri Shrine adjacent to the Osaka Shinto Shrine Office. Including the sub-shrines within its grounds, this shrine is likely the largest in Fukui. As such, it caters to a wide range of wishes, and the variety and number of gifts offered reflect this. In addition to this shrine, the foothills and the platform on the eastern side of the mountain are home to several other fairly large shrines, including Kedani Kuroryu and Fujishima. Visiting all three at once (even though you won't receive anything) is a great way to get some exercise. Among them, Asuwa-sama offers beautiful views, including the night view, making it one of the famous spots you'll want to include in your sightseeing itinerary. (Original) 境内地は高台に位置し、とりわけ福井市街の北東方向の見晴らしに優れています。クルマで登っていくこともできますが、左内の交差点で公園通りを横切り、左手から始まる愛宕坂とゆう坂道を登っていくと(登り口からいきなり階段から始まりますけど)道中は楽しめます。クルマで向かう方は、あじさいの道通りをそのまま登り詰めたドン付きの左に脇参道があります。脇参道は社務所に向かって延びていますから、ここから入ると本殿は左手に見えます。本殿も北東方向に向いていますから向かって右に授与所があります。このお社には継体天皇と大宮地之霊（おおみやどころのみたま）が祀られていまして、この"みたま"は、 坐摩神（いかすりのかみ）と総称される集合柛を言い、当社の由緒で示すところでは生井(いくい）、福井(さくい）、綱長井（つながい）、阿須波(あすは）、波比岐（はひき）の各５柱の祭神をして、御霊のお社としています。坐摩（いかすり）の神さまは、大阪の神社庁に隣接して建つ例の"いかすり"神社と同義であり、境内内摂末合わせて、おそらく福井では最も大所帯の神社であろうと思われます。そうゆうことで、司る願意もオールマイティで、授与品の種類と数にもそのまま反映して売られています。このお山の東側の裾野と台上は当社以外にも毛谷黒龍さんとか藤島さんとかそれなりの規模のお社が集まっていて、一度に３社回ると(なんにも貰えませんが)いい運動になると思います。その中で、足羽さまの眺望は夜景も含めて美しく、観光のコースに組み入れたい名所の一つです。

(Translated by Google) It's a good idea to visit both Kurotatsu Shrine and the shrine. As you walk along, you'll see many hydrangeas planted, which are great for this season. There is also a large weeping cherry tree in the precincts, so you can enjoy it in spring as well. (Original) 黒龍神社と一緒にお詣りすると良いです。歩いて行くと、紫陽花が沢山植えてるのて、今の季節楽しめます。境内には大きな枝垂れ桜が あるので、春も楽しめそうです。

(Translated by Google) This historic shrine enshrines Emperor Keitai, who claims to be the ancestor of Echizen. It is enshrined on the middle slope of Mt. Asuwa, to worship on foot you have to walk up a long slope, which can be difficult depending on the weather. The grounds are well-maintained and a priest is generally on-site, and they even wrote the goshuin (red seal) for you by hand. (Original) 越前祖神を名乗る継体天皇を祭神とする歴史のある神社。 足羽山の中腹に鎮座しているので、徒歩での参拝は坂道を延々と上らねばならず、天候によっては苦労する。 境内は整備されており神職も原則として常駐されているようで、御朱印も直筆で書いていただけました。

In November 2024, we made a brief stop at this station to catch a bus to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. While waiting for the bus, I considered exploring around the station, but it was quite cold that day, so I decided to stay inside. The staff was kind and helpful, even though our Japanese skills were limited. The bus to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum stops right in front of the station and is easy to identify by the dinosaur images on it. Payment is only by cash. Alternatively, there are taxi waiting outside the station.

Lovely small old fashioned station. Friendly staff and clean. Takes about 1h from Fukui to get here and is the get off point for the Dinosaur Museum. Has a 1920 small train carriage on show.

(Translated by Google) It takes 57 minutes from Fukui Station to Katsuyama Station on the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line. The last stop. Almost everyone who gets on the bus up to this point is going to the Dinosaur Museum. The "Echizen Railway One-Day Free Ticket + Unlimited Use of Katsuyama City Buses" (1,700 yen) is definitely a good deal. Not only can you get on the bus to the Dinosaur Museum, but you can also get on the bus to the Echizen Buddha and Katsuyama Castle Museum. You can use your transportation IC card at the ticket gates of the station. There are toilets, vending machines, and coin lockers inside and outside. Next to it is the "Echizen Railway Cafe," where you can drink roasted coffee on the spot or take it out to drink on the train. The old station building has been renovated and has a modern look, giving it a nice feel. If you go left after leaving the station, you will find the bus stop for the Dinosaur Museum. I was worried that everyone who got off would be able to get on the bus, but everyone was able to get on, although they had to stand. (Original) えちぜん鉄道勝山永平寺線で福井駅から勝山駅まで57分。終着駅。 ここまで乗車している人はほぼ恐竜博物館へ行く人です。 「えちぜん鉄道一日フリーきっぷ＋勝山市内バス乗り放題」（1700円）が絶対お得です。 恐竜博物館だけではなく、越前大仏、勝山城博物館へのバスにも乗れるからです。 駅の改札は、交通系ICカードの利用ができます。内外にはトイレ、自販機、コインロッカーあり。 隣には「えち鉄カフェ」が併設されていて、焙煎されたコーヒーをその場で飲んだり、テイクアウトして車内で飲んだりできます。 古い駅舎はリノベーションしたのか現代風にアレンジされていて風情があります。 駅を出て左へ行くと恐竜博物館行きのバス停。下車した人みんな乗れるか心配しましたが、立ち乗りになりますが全員乗車できました。

(Translated by Google) This retro station was amazing! The exterior of the station building is old, but the inside has been renovated and is very stylish. There's also a cafe on site, so waiting for a train won't be a pain. I went around 5pm, so I couldn't use the cafe, so I got a drink and pudding to go. I came by car this time, so next time I'd like to use the Echizen Railway. (Original) レトロな駅最高でした！ 外観は古い駅舎ですが中はリノベされたのかオシャレでした。 併設されたカフェもあるので電車を待つのも苦じゃ無さそう。 私が行ったのは17時ぐらいだったので、カフェを利用できなかったので、ドリンクとプリンをテイクアウトしました。 今回は車で来てたので、次回はえちぜん鉄道を利用したいと思いました。

(Translated by Google) It's a small train station with a dinosaur statue against a snowy mountain. You can walk along the nearby bridge over the river, where you can see the riverside village. However, it's very windy. There's also a place to leave your luggage. (Original) เป็นสถานีรถไฟเล็ก ๆ มีรูปปั้นไดโนเสาร์ตัดกับภูเขาหิมะ สามารถไปเดินเล่นที่สะพานข้ามเเม่น้ำที่อยู่ไกล้ ๆ ได้ จะมองเห็นวิวหมู่บ้านริมเเม่น้ำ เเต่ลมเเรงมาก มีที่ฝากสัมภาระด้วย

(Translated by Google) This is the terminal station. 👍 The wooden station building is a registered tangible cultural property. It has quite a charming feel. 🎵 It's a nice station with a public restroom. It took about an hour to complete the entire line from Fukui Station. 😆 Visited in October 2025 (Original) 終着駅です👍 木造の駅舎は登録有形文化財。なかなか味がありますね🎵 公衆トイレもある良い駅です。福井駅から全線コンプリートで１時間ほどでした😆 令和７年10月訪問

(Translated by Google) Take the train to Katsuyama Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus for 300 rupees to the Dinosaur Museum. (Original) 搭火車到勝山站,轉搭接駁車300丹到恐龍博物館的地方

So adorable zoom with lovely red pandas! Free of charge but highly recommend some donation!

This is my favorite place in the world😍🥰 You can see red pandas without ticket

A small zoo is in the corner of the park, but it's worth a visit if you love red pandas and squirrel monkeys! You can get quite close to them since they are in an open-air enclosure without a net fence. The place is free but there is a box in the entrance for donations.

This zoo has an astonishing number of red pandas in open air enclosures. You are generally a meter or less from them, and they are impossibly cute. It’s also got an amazing view of the city. Absolutely worth the trip out here.

WoooW so cute go and visit it, it's worth it.

free entrance, not much visitors it is 64 metres above ground, it can be quite tiring to go up

The red pandas are adorable, but the other animals look a little sad and neglected.

Very nice wooden shrine with beautiful carvings of dragons. The shrine is completely surrounded by nature with tall trees. We visited late in the afternoon and there were only 4 other people visiting the area which made the experience even better. We did not spend a lot of time here though but it was overall a good decision to come visit it. We drove to get here and the streets were pretty narrow but eventually we got into the main road. There is free parking on site with big signs that will guide you there.

Amazing architecture of the main shrine, with such a unique roof and intricate carvings all around. I will suggest spending some time just to observe the shrine building. The entire shrine site is well sized with a few large trees. When I was there, there was heavy rain which made some mini waterfalls on the shrine area That was pretty unique and cool.

One of the most beautiful Shrine of Japan, hugely underrated. But it is a good thing as it allows the place to keep its calm and resourceful energy.

Beautiful old traditional wooden architecture. A very imposing type of building, standing quite tall, among the even taller trees. Presumably a very old bit of forest. The day I visited it had been raining, which added (positively) to the forest effect. The area is tranquil and gives of an atmosphere that encourages taking it easy. It will definitely slow you down from any bustling city lifestyle. Parking is a bit confusing, but free once you find it - it's on the south-east side, so you'll drive past the shrine initially. The place is not wheelchair-accessible as it requires climbing a flight of stairs to enter the inner shrine grounds. The paths in the outer shrine grounds can be traversed in a wheelchair without much trouble. The toilet is hard to reach on foot, and not wheelchair-accessible, but at least it's there. Entry to the inner shrine grounds is also free.

Beautiful, little shrine. Quiet and worthwhile to see if you're in the area.

Otaki is easily my favorite shrine in Fukui, and this year I was lucky enough to see it during the Washi Festival. Walking through the torii is like stepping back in time, with massive pines and ornate carvings in every direction. Look for the Phoenix cravings, they’re gorgeous!

An amazing structure worth your time. An incredible amount of intricate wood carving

Small, small small mall with an ice skating rink out front and very limited food options. The souvenir stores were nice to visit but not really worth your time to visit. Fukui Station is right next to this mall which had much more to offer.

We came due to purchasing the fukui fun pass, which allowed us to get the soba coupon and the 1000 yen happiring coupon. Experience: A decent albeit limited variety of restaurants serving local specialties, including oroshi soba. There were stores selling omiyage too, with a popup Pokémon store at the time of visit. Hits: We liked the food from amida soba and gaburi chicken. Miss: slightly small variety of shopping. Tips: do note that you can only utilize the fun pass 3 "times", with the 300yenx4 soba coupon and 1000 yen coupon redemption considered 1 "time" each. If you're planning to visit attractions using the fun pass, we recommend maximising the value by redeeming the 1 day echizen rail ticket (1700 yen worth), followed by the aquarium (1500 yen worth), before considering the mall coupons, and the soba coupons only if you're ok with eating soba 3-4 times.

This is quickly becoming Fukui City's centerpiece. There are a lot of restaurants and attractions inside, but the best place is the terrace just outside, in front of the station. There are activities here just about every week, and even when there is nothing happening it is a great plaza just to sit or to meet friends.

Has Burger king +4 stars. Parking is too expensive (always is) minus 1/2 star. They used to have regional food section on the second floor that I have not seen in a really long time, it was awesome, was being the key word, minus 1/2 star.

I got so many local products there! Great one-stop shopping plaza!

Fukui Soba on my 1st time visit to beautiful Fukui, 3.5 hours with Shinkansen from Tokyo. Come and visit Fukui for its famous Tojinbo cliff, Maruoka castle, onsen, Tsuruga, and many more.

Easy to find something to eat and drink as souvenirs from Fukui on the ground or 1st floor.

This shrine was a unique blend of tradition and vibrant expression. Located in the middle of Fukui city, it offered a rare contrast between serene spirituality and striking color. As I approached, I was immediately captivated by the massive display of senbazuru—hundreds of thousands of folded paper cranes—arranged in radiant rainbow waves. It’s said to be 250,000 cranes in total, and the visual impact was both powerful and moving. This wasn’t something I would see at most shrines. The architecture of the main hall was refined, with elegant wooden details and gold accents, yet what stood out most was how lovingly it was adorned. The shimenawa (sacred rope) draped above the entrance felt especially meaningful, strung with paper zigzag-shaped shide, gently swaying with the breeze. Walking around the grounds, I was struck by the harmony between the spiritual and the urban—modern buildings line the view just beyond the shrine’s path, but inside, there’s a strong sense of grounding and calm. The path through the torii gate and up the stairs to the smaller shrine above felt like a quiet journey back in time😍

A rather large shrine with parking available underneath. Wheelchair/slope access can be found around the back (to the right, near the statue). There is a shop/reception area to the left of the main building with omamori and ema for sale — The attendants were especially kind!

I usually go there for peace of mind.

They have very cute Sanrio characters omamiri

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(Translated by Google) I visited in mid-July 2025. Unfortunately, it was raining, but I was greeted by a large lantern and the colorful paper cranes in the worship hall caught my eye. I also received the red seal of Sakae Inari Shrine at the shrine office and expressed my gratitude to Ieyasu. (Original) 2025年7月中旬に訪れました。 あいにくの雨の中、大きな灯籠に迎えられ、拝殿の色鮮やかな千羽鶴が目を引き、そんな中でお参り。 社務所で榮稲荷神社の御朱印も拝受し、家康公に感謝申し上げるのでありました〜

(Translated by Google) While it's within walking distance from the west exit of Fukui Station, if you absolutely must take the train, get off at the "Fukui Castle Site Daimyocho" tram stop. Take any train departing from Fukui Station on the Fukubu Line (Fukui Railway), and it's the next stop. To get there on foot, walk west along the north side of Chuo Boulevard, then turn right at the corner just before Phoenix Street. You'll see the torii gate and shrine grounds directly ahead. Until the Showa era, this shrine stood on flat ground west of the Fukui Castle ruins. In the Heisei era, it was rebuilt into a multi-tiered compound, transforming it into the grand shrine we see today. Its reinforced concrete architecture, unusual for a shrine in a snowy region, includes a parking lot accessible from the grounds below (there's a ramp on the west side for car purification services, pick-ups, and minor administrative needs), and the fortress-like grounds resemble a bunker, with the main hall facing south at the north end and the shrine office and assembly hall to the west. As a town that experienced a major earthquake shortly after the end of the war, the grounds are elevated with cutting-edge earthquake-resistant design. The roads are barrier-free, and there's a vertical approach via an elevator from the basement, making this shrine unique even in large cities. Needless to say, this shrine is the only one in Fukui Prefecture, and it's unlikely you'll find a shrine in the entire Hokuriku region that surpasses this architectural scale. Not only are these facilities modern and outstanding, but the number of offerings is unparalleled, with character charms a given and a comprehensive selection of wishes. Of particular note is the thoroughness of the offerings, which are even produced and distributed (free of charge). While Okayama's Okita and Kumano shrines and Yamaguchi's Kotozaki shrines are well-known for their offerings, the effort to create a catalog is unmatched by any other shrine. In addition to its prime location in front of the station, its convenient location near the prefectural and city halls makes this shrine like a department store when you're in a pinch for a wish. If you're driving, just head to the station—no directions are needed. Parking discounts are available depending on the amount of shopping or prayer you do. The Fukui branch of the nationwide Toshogu Shrine is also located here, and the talismans are decorated with the chrysanthemum crest. (Original) 福井駅西口から徒歩圏内なんだけど、どうしても電車に乗りたい方は、「福井城址大名町」電停で降りてください。福武線(福井鉄道)の福井駅前から出る電車なら、どれでも乗れて、乗ってすぐ次の電停です。歩いて向かう方は、中央大通り北側を西へ歩き、フェニックス通りに出る一つ手前の角を北へ右折すれば正面に鳥居と境内が見えます。この神社は昭和の頃までは福井城址の西脇の、平べったい地面に建っていたのですが、平成に入り重層境内に再建され、いま見るような大社に様変わりしています。降雪積雪のある地方の神社としては大変珍しいRC建築で、階下地上からスルーで入れる駐車場(クルマのお祓いや送迎、ちょっとした事務であれば、西側にスロープがあって上へ上がれるようになってます)を備え、北奥に南面して本殿、西側に社務所や参集殿を擁する掩体壕の要塞のような境内。終戦直後に大地震を経験している町なので、最先端の耐震設計で境内地を持ち上げており、車道を含めてバリアフリー、地下からエレベータで垂直参道など、大都市でもなかなか他例のない神社になっています。いうまでもなく福井県唯一、北陸地方全体でもおそらくこの神社の構造規模を凌駕するお社は見つかりません。これらの設備だけが近代的に優れているだけでなく、授与品の扱い数量もダントツで、キャラクターお守りは当たり前、他にも漏れの無い願意を揃えていて、特筆すべきことはこの、授与品の総合カタログまで制作して頒布している(無料)とゆう徹底ぶり。授与品のデパートは岡山の沖田さま熊野さまや山口の琴崎さまなど有名ですが、カタログ作っちゃうなんてのは力の入れ方が他社の追随を許しません。駅前とゆう一等地にくわえ、県庁市役所至近の好立地の奏功して、願意に困ったときの百貨店のような神社です。クルマの方も、道案内はするまでもなく、駅向かって走ってください。お買い物や祈願の程度によって、駐車場割引適用。全国展開する東照宮の福井県支店もここで、お守りは葵の御紋です。

(Translated by Google) It is located in a quiet place in the mountains. It seemed that time passed quietly. (Original) 山の中のひっそりとした場所にあります。 静かな時が流れているようでした。

(Translated by Google) Speaking of the Ichijodani Asakura clan ruins, this is the gate! Photos are often published in tourist magazines. You can see the ruins of the Asakura residence after passing through the Karamon gate. You can feed the carp for a fee. The river is flowing, and it is throaty and tasteful. (Original) 一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡といえばこの門でしょう！ 観光雑誌などにも写真が掲載されることが多いです。唐門をくぐると朝倉館跡が見れます。 鯉の餌を有料であげることができます。川が流れており、のどがで風情があります。

(Translated by Google) This was my first visit even though I'm a local. I couldn't tell at first glance, but I crossed the red bridge right next to the parking lot, and the area beyond was all ruins. It's wider than I expected! First, we went through the Karamon gate and toured the ruins. There were several gardens and the official graveyard of the Asakura clan around the site. I looked at the garden imagining the scenery of the past. By the way, the first public cemetery had a very different atmosphere. Everything was clean and well maintained and felt good. There was a one-story samurai residence on the side of the parking lot, but I didn't go in because I didn't have time today. It's about 1 km by car from the roadside station Asakura, but a new Asakura family museum was being built on the way. Apparently it will open on October 1st. It's coming soon, so I'd like to go there next time. (Original) 地元民なのに初来所。一見分からなかったのですが、駐車場からいくつか出ているすぐ横の赤い橋を渡り向こうが全て跡地でした。思ったより広い！ まずは唐門からくぐり跡地を見学。跡地の周りにはいくつかの庭園と、朝倉氏の公墓所がありました。庭園は昔の風景を想像して眺めました。ちなみに、、、初代の公墓所はさすがに空気感がピリッと違いました。 どこも綺麗に整備されていて気持ち良かったです。 駐車場側には、平屋の武家屋敷がありましたが、今日は時間が無かったので入りませんでした。 道の駅あさくらから車で1キロ程ですが、途中で新しい朝倉氏資料館を建築してました。10/1オープンらしいです。もうすぐなので、次回はこちらも行ってみたいですね。

(Translated by Google) I went with a friend on Saturday, August 8th. I had enough time to go to the Asakura Museum in the new building, so before going to the museum, I went to the Asakura 5th Cemetery to hold a memorial service. We also held a memorial service for the fifth generation of Asakura. The Karamon gate is as splendid as ever. I feel the times. I was surprised and surprised that there were so many customers. My friend said it would be 3 consecutive holidays, so I thought, I see. And when the time came, I went to the Asakura Museum in the new building. I saw two exhibitions inside the museum and a special exhibition. The price was 1200 yen for adults. The museum alone costs 750 yen for adults. At the beginning, I watched the guidance monitor in the hall, and explanations such as Asakura, Oda, and the history of the war were flowing. And I went to the ruins exhibition room and there was a whole huge ruins in the room. I was surprised because this is quite big. Certainly, I thought that if I wanted to preserve such a huge ruin, I would not be able to save it without building a museum. I went to the second floor and there was a diorama of Asakura's castle town on display. I wondered why there was a touch panel around the diorama? ? When I tried to operate it, I was able to see the castle town era and the modern era on the touch panel. It was interesting because I could see the past and the future. The castle town is in the basic exhibition room on the second floor. What I expected from the newest museum was the full-scale reproduction of the Asakura Hall. This is the exhibition room that I was most looking forward to. When I went there, I found that it was very luxurious with the motif of Kyoto. Flowers were planted in the center. The real thing is not a flower. However, the flowers were made with Echizen Japanese paper. I wondered if it was difficult to make flowers with Echizen washi paper. It was a very beautiful flower. At the same time, the lord asked a friend to take a picture of him sitting on the tatami mat. Correctly, I was completely satisfied. Nyaha~ The special exhibition was about the history of the excavation of the Asakura clan ruins. After the Asakura family was destroyed by the Oda army, it was transformed into a field. Thanks to that, I thought that the ruins were left. After that, please go to the Asakura Museum in the new building. There is a cafe in the museum, so it's perfect for lunch. It was a very enjoyable day. I think I will go again. because it's local (Original) 8日（土）に友人と行きました。新館の朝倉資料館に行くまで時間にゆとりを持って行ってきたので資料館に行く前に朝倉5代墓地に行って供養に行きました。それと朝倉5代供養祭もやっていました。 唐門はあいも変わらずご立派です。時代を感じます。 こんなにお客さんが、多いことにびっくり・ビックリしました。友人が3連休って言ったので・・なるほどねぇ〜と思いました。そして時間が来たので新館の朝倉資料館に行きました。 博物館館内展と特別展示の2個見ました。 料金は、大人1200円でした。博物館だけだと大人750円です。 始めは、館内のガイダンスモニターを見て朝倉と織田と戦の歴史等など説明などが流れてました。 そして遺構展示室に行って・・でっかい遺跡丸ごと室内に有りました。これが・・結構デカイのでビックリしました。確かにこんなでっかい遺跡を保存して行こうと思うと博物館を建てないと保存出来ませんと思いました。 2階に行って朝倉の城下町のジオラマが展示してありました。ジオラマの回りにタッチパネルが、あってなんだろうと？？思い操作してみると城下町時代と現代の時代をタッチパネルで見ることが出来ました。過去と未来を見ることが出来るので面白かったです。城下町は、２階の基本展示室の中にあります。 私が、１番新しい資料館で期待していたのが朝倉館原寸再現でした。１番の楽しみにしていた展示室です。行って見たら、流石・・京をモチーフにしていてとても豪華な作りでした。中央には、お花が植えてありました。本物が花では、ありません。しかし、お花を越前和紙で作られていました。越前和紙でお花を製作するのは、大変でなかったのかと思いました。とても綺麗なお花でした。 ついでに殿様が、座る畳の上で友達に頼んで殿様が座る場所に座っている写真を撮ってもらいました。正しく・・余はまんぞく・まんぞくでした〜。ニャハ〜 特別展示は、朝倉氏遺跡の発掘調査の歩みに関しての展示でした。朝倉家が織田軍に滅亡されてからな・なんと田畑に変貌したので有りました。そのおかげで遺跡が残ったんだと思いました。後は・・新館の朝倉資料館に行って見て下さい。資料館の中にカフェがあるので昼食に丁度良いです。 とても楽しい１日でした。また、行こうかと思います。地元なので

(Translated by Google) Usual promenade. The quiet mornings are so relaxing with the best scenery every day. It’s so good that it doesn’t have anything!! I recommend it 😍😍😍 (Original) いつもの、散歩道。静かな朝は、最高な景観で、毎日癒されます。 何にもないのが、とても良い!!オススメですよー😍😍😍

(Translated by Google) It feels like this Karamon gate is the only one in the vast excavation area❗ The surrounding area was very well maintained and beautiful with lawns, carp, etc.😄 (Original) だだっ広い 発掘調査場所に この唐門だけが ポツンと 有る って 感じ❗ 周囲は 整備され 芝生 こみち に 鯉 等 スゴく綺麗でした😄

Love this beautiful museum! Tons of artifacts, interactive exhibits, and a full-size replica of part of the castle. Animated videos helped to tell the story. Gorgeous surroundings, too. My family and I spent a full day at the museum and the restored townscape.

Amazing can learn so much & bigger than I expected There are free shuttle bus to g ruin site

This newly built Museum, conveniently located right to the JR rail station, enhances the experience of the Ichijodani archaeological site splendidly. I recommend going to the museum first, and then to visit the castle town remains.

It's very good and informative museum about the Ichijodani and Asakura Clan

(Translated by Google) More than just a museum with exhibits, the Asakura clan's head residence has been dynamically restored within the building, and you can walk around, and there are genuine ruins inside that you can examine in detail, and there are also many video explanations, making it a truly worthwhile experience. You can enjoy an even deeper experience by taking your time to explore the surrounding ruins after visiting. There is also a delicious cafe within the building where you can enjoy sweets and meals. (Original) 単なる博物館としての展示だけでなく、朝倉氏の当主館が館内でダイナミックに復元されていて歩き回れたり、本物の遺構そのままが中にありじっくりと見ることができたり、映像解説も多く非常に見応え抜群。 ここの後に周辺の遺跡群をゆっくり見て廻るとさらに奥深い楽しみ方ができます。 なお、館内に美味しいカフェもありスイーツやご飯を楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) I visited on Saturday afternoon, July 2025. It wasn't crowded, so I was able to look around at my own pace. This is a new museum that opened in 2022, and it was easy to understand right from the opening video explanation. There were many interesting exhibits, such as a full-scale reproduction of the Asakura Mansion, a huge diorama of the castle townscape, and an exposed reproduction of the stone-paved ruins. It takes about two hours to explore. I think you'll gain a better understanding if you visit this before going to the Asakura clan ruins and the restored townscape. (Original) 2025/7 土曜日の昼過ぎに訪問。混み合うこともなく、ゆっくりと見れた。 2022年にオープンした新しい博物館で、最初の映像解説から分かりやすく、朝倉館の原寸再現や城下の町並みの巨大ジオラマ、石敷遺構の露出再現など見応えのある展示が多くあった。所要時間は2時間程度はかかるかと。 朝倉氏遺構や復元街並に行く前に、こちらを先に行った方が理解度が高まると思われます。

(Translated by Google) This place is great! I enjoyed it more than I expected. It's new and expensive, but I guess that price is understandable. There are many stone remains on the first floor, and the remains of the Asakura Castle in Ichijodani are faithfully reproduced on the second floor. Be sure to see this before going to the Asakura Castle ruins. Your understanding will be different when you go if you don't see it. Highly recommended. (Original) ここはいいです！期待した以上に楽しめました。新しいしお金かかってますね。あの料金は仕方ないでしょう。 一階にはたくさんの石積の遺構があり２階には一乗谷の朝倉館跡が忠実に再現されています。これは朝倉館跡に行く前に必ず見てください。見ないとでは行った時の理解度が違います。超おススメです。

(Translated by Google) This is my impression about 3 years ago when the coronavirus was in full swing. Recently, a Shinkansen station (Takefu) has opened in my hometown, and it's often appeared on TV, so I suddenly remembered it. This is a very beautiful waterfall near the parking lot. The children are also very happy. I went in the summer, but the snowy scenery in the winter must be really beautiful. Are there any autumn leaves around here? What about this time of year? There seem to be a lot of people from overseas as well. I would like to visit you again when I return. (Original) 3年位前のコロナ真っ只中の頃の感想です。最近私の故郷にも新幹線の駅(たけふ)ができよくテレビにも登場してるので、ふと思い出しました。 駐車場に近いとても綺麗な滝ですね。子供たちも大喜びです。夏に行ったのですが冬の雪景色もさぞかし綺麗なんでしょうね。この辺りは紅葉ってあるのでしょうか。いまの時期はどうでしょう。海外の方たちも多そうですねぇ。帰ったらまた伺いたいですね。

(Translated by Google) It's just a short walk from the parking lot. There are also restrooms in the parking lot closest to the waterfall. It's quite cool and feels good! (Original) 駐車場からほんの少し歩いたところにあります。滝に一番近い駐車場にトイレもあります。 かなり涼しくて気持ちがいいです！

(Translated by Google) It is said that Kojiro Sasaki, the archenemy of the great swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, created the secret sword ``Tsubamegaeshi'' at Ichijo Falls. It was a wild yet clear waterfall. I can feel the negative ions. (Original) この一乗滝で剣豪宮本武蔵の宿敵佐々木小次郎が秘剣「燕返し」をあみだしたと伝えられています。 荒々しくも澄みきった滝でした。 マイナスイオンを感じます。

(Translated by Google) One of the Chiramune sacred places. Don't go there on foot like in the story, as it would be unrealistic. Children were playing barefoot in the river. There is also a parking lot. There was also a restroom in front of the parking lot, but I didn't use it so I don't know how clean it was. (Original) チラムネ聖地の一つ。作中のように歩いて向かうのは非現実的なのでやめましょう。 子どもたちが裸足になって川遊びをしてました。駐車場もあり。トイレも駐車場前にありましたが使用してないのでキレイさは不明。

(Translated by Google) There was still snow at the end of March. In Fukui as well, monkeys, wild boars, bears, and Japanese serows appear in the human settlements. When going to the mountains, not just Fukui, it's a good idea to hang two bells around your waist or in your bag just in case. (Original) 3月末で残雪がありました 福井も、人里に、猿、猪、熊、日本カモシカが出没している様です 福井に限らず、山に行く時は、念のため鈴を二つぐらい腰や、バッグにぶら下げておくと良いですよ

(Translated by Google) It is about 20 minutes by car from Fukui city, and is located further into the Asakura clan ruins. The parking lot is a little ahead. You can go close to the waterfall, but please be careful. (Original) 福井市内から車で20分位、朝倉氏遺跡の更に奥にあります。駐車場は少し手前にあります。 滝の近くまで行けますが気をつけて行って下さい。

(Translated by Google) A waterfall located in a very quiet place. About 5 minutes by car from Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins. Approximately 20 cars can be parked in the parking lot, including the second parking lot. There was space for buses, so there might be quite a few tourists coming on holidays. It is a 1-2 minute walk from the first parking lot to the waterfall. There was a toilet in front of the parking lot, but it was out of order and I was not allowed to use it. It is said to be the place where Kojiro Sasaki trained, and there is a bronze statue there. (Original) とても静かなところにある滝。 一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡から車で5分くらい。駐車場は第二も含めて20台くらい停められる。バス用のスペースもあったから休日は結構観光客が来るのかもしれない。 第一駐車場から滝までは徒歩1〜2分。 駐車場前にトイレもあったけど、故障中で使用禁止だった。 佐々木小次郎が修行をした場所だそうで、銅像が建っている。

5 minutes walk from Fukui JR station. A little historic shrine to visit.

(Translated by Google) Located in the heart of Fukui City, just a 3-5 minute walk from JR Fukui Station, this shrine lies amidst modern buildings, quietly emanating a sense of history. This is Shibata Shrine, dedicated to Shibata Katsuie, a fierce warrior of the Sengoku period, his wife Oichi, and their three sisters (Chacha, Hatsu, and Go). Located on the site of the former Kitanosho Castle keep, this special place evokes the romance of the Sengoku period, familial love, and connections. Its easy access makes it a perfect stop for history buffs, as well as a perfect spot to stop by between sightseeing and strolls. The grounds are well-maintained, flat, and easy to navigate, creating a space that makes you imagine how beautiful it would be if filled with water. However, please note that there are two steps from the worship hall to the shrine office. Not only did they carefully write my goshuin (temple seal) for me, but I was also given some rice crackers. I'm so grateful! (Original) 福井市の中心、JR福井駅から徒歩わずか3〜5分。街中を歩いていると、近代的な建物の間にひっそりと歴史の香りを漂わせる神社があります。それが、戦国時代の猛将・柴田勝家公と、その妻・お市の方、さらに三姉妹（茶々・初・江）を祀る「柴田神社」です。ここは、かつての北ノ庄城本丸跡に鎮座し、戦国ロマンと家族愛、ご縁を感じられる特別な場所。アクセスの良さも魅力で、歴史ファンはもちろん、観光や散策の合間に立ち寄るのにも最適です。境内は整備されていて、フラットで動きやすく、水がはったら綺麗だろうな〜と思わせる空間。ただ拝殿から社務所へは2段の階段があるのでご注意を。御朱印にも丁寧に直書き対応いただけただけでなく、おせんべいもいただきました。感謝です！

(Translated by Google) For tourists, the shrine is accessible from Fukui Station, but for those traveling by car, it's more visible and easy to find from Shironobashi-dori Street. It's been a quarter of a century since the old Shibata Shrine was rebuilt here, but it's located where Kitanosho Castle once stood. Excavations are apparently underway below, and the shrine grounds are built on a pier, creating an unsettling structure. From Fukui Station, exit the west exit, go around the base of Happirin Shopping Center, pass through the Galleria Motomachi arcade, turn right and head west on Kitanosho-dori Street. You'll see the Shibata Shrine torii gate and lantern on your left. Turn south from here and the shrine grounds are on the right. While cars can still access the shrine beyond the torii gate, the gate is quite narrow, and since it's a dead-end street, the space for a flagpole is privately owned, so turning around depends on luck. The tourist parking lot for shrine visitors is located south of Higashi Park, just past the Hokuriku Line overpass on Shironobashi Street. It's located at a distance that taxi drivers say is "extremely irritating" for both shrine visitors and museum visitors. During the harsh winter or during snowy or rainy weather, parking in such a place is a bit unthinkable for an urban sensibility. There are plenty of hourly parking spaces around the shrine, so it's best to park there. Entering the shrine grounds from Kitanosho Street, you'll immediately find Okonkon Shrine (the shrine grounds). The approach curves around, and to the left you'll see a statue of Oichi-sama, and to the west, the three sisters, lined up, facing each other on the east and west sides with the shrine of the Three Sisters Shrine (the shrine grounds) where the deities are enshrined. A stone wall surrounds and preserves the area. Further along the curve is the main hall of Shibata Shrine and the votive plaque corner. Turning west around the left side of the main hall, you'll find the gift shop and the museum. This extremely difficult, winding approach leads to the grounds of the former Kitanosho Castle (also known as Fukui Castle). To protect the area from visitors, the inner moat and earthworks are connected by a fence to protect the area. The railings around the fence are wide enough to allow for a good view of the castle ruins, but small children can slip through and fall off the footbridge (we witnessed a foreign child slip through three times in front of us), so it's best for parents to hold their children's hands for safety. The grounds are connected to Shibata Park, where you'll find the Fukui Castle Tower (deformed, so you can only view it; people are not allowed inside) and a seated statue of Shibata Katsuie facing Kyoto. As mentioned above, the parking lot is in a strange location, but if you'd like your car purified, you may be able to enter the grounds from Shironobashi-dori Street, so please ask at the shrine. (Original) 観光客相手ですと、福井駅からなんですが、クルマの方は城の橋通りからのほうが目立ってわかりやすいところにあります。以前の古い柴田神社を当地に再建してもぅかれこれ４分１世紀が経過していますけど、「北ノ庄城(きたのしょうじょう)」のあったところに、下で遺跡の発掘でもしているみたいで、桟橋を組んで境内地のほぼ全体が其の橋堡上に建つ落ち着かない構造の神社。福井駅方向からだと、駅西口を出てハピリン(SC)の裾を廻ってギャレリアモトマチのアーケードを抜け、北の庄通りを西へ右折して進むと、左手に柴田神社の鳥居と置灯篭が見えてきますから、ここを南へ入って右側に境内地があります。この鳥居から奥へはクルマは入れないことは無いのですが、鳥居の足幅もそこそこ狭くて、袋小路なので旗竿余地は私有地ですから、転回が運次第です。神社参拝者用観光駐車場は城の橋通りを北陸線のガードをくぐった先、東公園南へ入ったところにありまして、神社参拝者だけでなく資料館利用者にとっても「(タクシー運転手たちの申すところでは)いやがらせにもほどがある」距離に位置しています。厳冬期や降雪雨天時などは、こんなところにクルマ入れさせて参拝など、ちょっと都会の感覚では考えられない地理的位置にあります。神社周辺にいっぱい時間貸しがありますから、クルマの方はそこへ停めた方が良いでしょう。この、北の庄通り側から境内入っていきなりおこんこんさま(境内社)。参道クランクしまして、左にお市の方さまの像、西へ並んで三姉妹さまが、そのご神体を納めた三姉妹神社(境内社)の神祠と東西で相対するように建っています。このあいだに石垣が囲い保存。その先クランクして柴田神社本殿と絵馬コーナーがあります。本殿左脇を西へ回り込んだ先に、授与所で、隣接して資料館。このとても歩きにくい曲がり角ばかりの参道の境内は、北の庄城(＝福井城)の城跡だからで、参拝客に蹂躙されないように、内濠だの土塁だのを跨いで桟簀で繋げられています。橋簀の欄干は城跡がよく見られるようにスキマの広い欄干を巡らしてありますが、小さな子はスリ抜けて歩橋から下へ落下することもあるので(目前で外人さんの子の抜け落ち３度あり)保護者の方は手をつなぐなりした方が安全です。境内は柴田公園と地続きで接続されていて福井城天守閣(デフォルメなので見るだけ/人は入れない)と柴田勝家公の跨坐像が京都のほうを向いて建っています。駐車場の場所は前述のようにとんでもない場所ですが、クルマのお祓いされたい方は、城の橋通りから境内入れられるんじゃないかと思いますので、神社に尋ねてみてください。

(Translated by Google) It's located just a 5-minute walk from Fukui Station. It's close to the station, so it's a great place to visit even if you have a little free time.⛩️ Shibata Shrine enshrines the Sengoku period warlord Shibata Katsuie and his wife, Oichi. It's known as the "Shrine of Bonds," a place that grants blessings for couples, siblings, and family connections. The shrine's greatest attraction is the "Popularity Prayer," which seeks to find a good match by borrowing the virtues of Oichi, a peerless beauty beloved by many warlords.✨ There's a prayer area in the shrine office, but since it was a weekday, it was pretty deserted, which made me a little uneasy.💦 The ritual of writing a wish, greeting Oichi, and then floating it in the water at the prayer area was unusual and interesting. The two-page goshuin (temple seal) was also lovely.😊 Remnants of Kitanosho Castle can be seen here and there, making this a historic shrine hard to believe it's located in the middle of town. (Original) 福井駅からすぐ、 徒歩5分ほどのところにあります。 駅から近く隙間時間でも参拝に行ける神社です⛩️ 柴田神社は戦国武将の柴田勝家と 妻のお市の方を祀る神社で 夫婦やきょうだい、家族のつながりにご利益のある〝絆の宮〟として親しまれているそうです。 なんといっても一番の魅力は 数多くの武将に愛された絶世の美女の お市の方にあやかって美徳をいただいて 良縁を結ぶ「モテ祈願」です✨ 社務所で祈願所をいただくのですが 平日だからかあまりにひと気がなかったので 少し不安になりました💦 願い事を書いてお市の方にご挨拶をして 祈願所の水に浮かべて祈るのという儀式が 珍しくおもしろかったです。 2枚綴りの御朱印も素敵でした😊 所々に北庄城の痕跡があり とても街中にあるとは思えない歴史深い神社でした。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is attached to the ruins of Kitanosho Castle. It is thought to be dedicated to Shibata Katsuie, and on the premises there is also the Three Sisters Shrine, dedicated to Oichi's three sisters. However, even though he created the original shape of Fukui by building a castle along the Asuwa River and installing the Tsukumo Bridge, it seems unlikely that he would enshrine a military commander who was defeated in war and whose lineage ended in one generation as a living god, so I imagine it is meant to be a memorial for his soul. I was surprised to learn that Hirayama Ikuo was a descendant of Katsuie. He wrote the calligraphy for the ruins of Kitanosho Castle. (Original) 北の庄城跡に併設されている神社。柴田勝家を祀っていると思われ、敷地内にお市の方の三人姉妹を祀った三姉妹神社もある。 ただ、足羽川沿いを城を建てて九十九橋を設置するなど福井の原形を作ったとは言え、敗戦し一代で断絶した武将を現人神として祀る意味はあまり考えられず、鎮魂の意味かと想像する。 平山郁夫が勝家の子孫だったとは驚いた。北の庄城跡の揮毫してます。

(Translated by Google) It's located near Fukui Station 🚉. There are bronze statues of Shibata Katsuie, Oichi, and their three daughters. If you like history, this might be an interesting shrine ⛩️. (Original) 福井駅🚉の近くにあります。柴田勝家、お市の方、その子の三姉妹の銅像があります。歴史が好きならば、面白い神社⛩️かもしれないです。

(Translated by Google) Next to Shibata Shrine is the Shibata Museum. Behind the museum, there's a stone tablet commemorating the final resting places of Aichi and Shibata Katsuie, along with their final words. History buffs of the Momoyama and Azuchi periods will be well aware of this period. A tour of the Shibata Museum and the shrine itself only takes 30-60 minutes, so don't miss it if you're passing by. (Original) 在柴田神社的旁邊，就是柴田的博物館，博物館的後面，有阿市與柴田勝家最後之地的石碑，還有他們的辭世詞，喜歡桃山安土時代的歷史迷，對這段歷史一定熟悉到不行。柴田博物館與神社大改只需要30-60分鐘就會走完行程，因此路過此地，千萬不要錯過。

Very satisfied views of Cherry street,Love it🥰

It's good to rest after exercise and feel the surroundings.

(Translated by Google) A large park adjacent to the Fukui Castle ruins. It was originally the site of the Ninomaru and Sannomaru of Fukui Castle, and there was a moat in the center. Stones have been laid down to show the remains of the old moat, but it's hard to imagine what it looked like in the past. Today, it has been transformed into a modern park with a visitor center and a glass-enclosed rest area (gozadokoro). (Original) 福井城跡に隣接する広い公園。もとは福井城の二の丸・三の丸があったところで、中央には堀がありました。 かつての堀の跡がわかるように石などが敷かれていますが、昔の姿を想像するのは難しいですね。 現在ではビジターセンターやガラス張りの休憩所（御座所）などが設けられた現代風の公園に姿を変えています。

(Translated by Google) Some people run, kids riding bikes look like they're having fun, there's large playground equipment, and the grounds are covered in artificial turf, you can run around there regardless of the weather, rain, or mud. I don't know if it's a cultural property or if it's OK to develop it, or how suitable it is for events, but it's a big open space in front of the station, it's nice, isn't it? It might be even better if the trees and shrubs were cared for and designed, and a half-roofed porch for shade was designed. (Original) ランニングする人もいて 自転車に乗る子ども達も楽しそうで 大きな遊具もあって、下は人工芝で お天気悪くて雨で泥だの関係無く走れて 文化財扱いなのか開発していいのか どこまでイベント向きかわからないけど 駅前に大きな空間がぽっかりあるところ いいんじゃないでしょーか。 植樹植栽の手入れやデザイン 日除けの半屋根ポーチが デザインされるとなお良いかも。

Excellent 👌

(Translated by Google) I went to see the construction work being done as the water was being drained from the moat. It seems that it will be broadcast on TV. There were beautifully patterned carp swimming around. (Original) 工事でお掘りの水を抜いているので見に行きました。テレビで放送されるみたいです。綺麗な模様の鯉が泳いでいました。

(Translated by Google) A plaza next to the ruins of Fukui Castle. The natural grass and trees create a vibrant green. There are also stones that appear to be part of the former castle. (Original) 福井城址の隣にある広場。 天然の芝生に木もあって緑が鮮やかです。 かつての城の一部と思われる石もありました。

A great little museum if you are into tea and read Japanese (or have the Google Translate app ready). The permanent exhibit (1F) is poster filled and provides an overview of tea cultivation & production across Japan.

(Translated by Google) I visited the museum because it was unusual to see one dedicated to the tea ceremony. I also wanted to be invited to a tea ceremony, so I headed there. The matcha had beautiful, fine bubbles. It was extremely hot that day, but I was grateful for the cool sweets and tea bowls. It was delicious. They also sold original dried sweets, which was nice. (Original) 茶道の美術館が珍しかったので訪問。お茶もよばれたかったので、めがけていきました。ものすごく美しいきめ細かな泡のお抹茶。この日はめちゃくちゃ暑かったけど、涼やかなお菓子とお茶碗に感謝✨ 美味しかったです。オリジナルのお干菓子も販売されていて素敵でした。

(Translated by Google) This time, we were holding a special exhibition of ``Furicha''. It was a very valuable experience for me to learn about a new world of tea. The world of tea is deep and interesting. The number of facilities that I want to visit regularly has increased. After enjoying the museum, we had some nice tea sweets and matcha tea. The tea sweets had a gentle and elegant sweetness that went perfectly with the matcha and were very delicious. thank you very much. (Original) 今回は、｢振茶｣の企画展をやっていました。お茶の新たな世界を知れて、とっても貴重な経験になりました。お茶の世界は奥深くておもしろいです。定期的に通いたくなっちゃう施設が、また一つ増えちゃいました。 美術館内を堪能して後は、素敵なお茶菓子とお抹茶を頂きました。優しくてお上品な甘さのお茶菓子でお抹茶との相性も抜群で、とっても美味しかったです。ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) You can learn about the history of tea ceremony! There are many copies of Tenchi's works, but I think you will enjoy them a lot. Admission fees are also reasonable. Adults 100 yen! ! You can drink tea for an additional 300 yen. 300 yen is very cheap. Why not give it a try? If you apply the JAF member discount, it will be 50 yen. (Original) 茶道の歴史について知ることができます！ 天智されてるものは複製が多いですが、とても楽しめると思います。入館料金もリーズナブルです。大人100円！！ 300円追加で払うとお茶を飲むことができます。300円はとても安いです。ぜひ飲んでみてはいかがでしょうか？ JAF会員割引を適用すると50円になります。

(Translated by Google) This museum has entrance fee... It is cheaply 100 yen and it is also wonderful to drink Matcha with 200 yen. Quietly because the inside of the hall is always silent. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can see the gotenmae in the lobby. Mondays are not closed days. I'm very happy. As you can see in the photo, it was served in a glass bowl on a hot day. ``That was a long way off.'' Tamarimasen. (^Q^)/ﾟ Matcha is only 200 yen. (☆o☆) (Original) This museum has entrance fee ... It is cheaply 100 yen and it is also wonderful to drink Matcha with 200 yen. Quietly because the inside of the hall is always silent.　土日は　ロビーで　御点前が見られるそうです。月曜日は休館日ではありません。とてもうれしいです。写真のやうに　暑い日は　ガラスの器で　いただけました。「結構なお手前でしたわ。」たーまーりーまーせーん。(^Q^)/ﾟ　抹茶が200円とわ。(☆ｏ☆)

(Translated by Google) Free parking available. Admission fee is 100 yen with discounts available. There are exhibits of strips of paper, tea bowls, and pots on the first to third floors, and photography is prohibited inside the building. (Original) 無料駐車場あります。入場料100円で割引もあり。一階から三階まで短冊や茶碗や壺の展示物あり建物内は撮影禁止です。

(Translated by Google) This art museum is located on the north side of Asuwayama Park, on the charming Atagozaka slope. It's within walking distance from JR Fukui Station, but would the community bus be more convenient? Currently, a special exhibition ``Taste the Zen Language'' is being held. Opposite the museum is the poet Tachibana Akebono Literary Museum, and within a 5-minute walk you will find Myokyo-ji Temple, the family home of Sanai Hashimoto, and next to it, Saiko-ji Temple, the family home of Katsuie Shibata and Oichi no Kata, so you can take a walk while feeling the history and culture. Finally, “Every day is a good day.” Rainy or sunny, no matter how difficult the boundaries are, this is a good day! You must be able to enjoy it with all your heart. These words remain in my heart the most right now. 👏👏👏 (Original) こちらの美術館は足羽山公園の北側、風情のある愛宕坂に在ります。JR福井駅からでも十分徒歩圏内ですが、コミュニティーバスが便利でしょうか。現在は、企画展「禅語を味わう」が行なわれています。美術館の向いには歌人橘曙覧文学館、又5分も歩けば橋本左内の菩提所・妙経寺や、その隣には柴田勝家、お市の方の菩提所・西光寺などが在り、歴史や文化を感じながら散策する事ができますよ。 最後に、「日々是好日」 雨の日も晴れの日も、どんなに苦しい境界に置かれても、これ好日！ と、心から味わえる様にならなければなりません。 この言葉が今一番こころに残っています。👏👏👏

(Translated by Google) It's located just across the Asuwa River, which flows through the city, from the station side, and I took a walk in the morning feeling the end of the Edo period. Sanai Hashimoto is famous as a patriot at the end of the Echizen Edo period, and his grave and bronze statues and stone monuments praising him are enshrined in Sanai Park. Although it was close to the city, it was a very relaxing space. There are many other historical sites in the surrounding area, so it was a good course for history buffs🚶👣 (Original) 市内を流れる足羽川を駅側から見て対岸に渡ったところにあり、朝ブラッと幕末を感じ散歩してきました。 橋本左内は越前の幕末の志士として有名ですが、この左内公園にお墓と左内を讃える銅像や石碑などが鎮座しています。 街にも近いのにすごく心落ち着く空間でした。周辺はその他の史跡も多く歴史好きには良いコースでした🚶👣

(Translated by Google) The park also has statues of animals such as elephants and giraffes, making it a park that children can also enjoy. However, inside the park, there is a monument to the school song of Asuwa Elementary School, and above all, the statue of Hashimoto Sanai catches the eye. There is also the grave of Sanai Hashimoto here, which is definitely worth a visit. Furthermore, there is a monument of Matsuo Basho's haiku at the back of the park, which shows that this is a place related to Oku-no-Hosomichi, so it can be said that it is a park with historical value. It's a bit of a walk from the station, but why not give it a visit? (Original) 公園には、ゾウやキリンなどの動物像もあり、子供も楽しめる公園ではあるようです。が、園内には、足羽尋常小学校の校歌碑があったり、何より、橋本左内像が目を引きます。そして、ここには橋本左内のお墓もあり、これは一見の価値ありですね。さらに、公園の奥には、松尾芭蕉句碑もあり、ここが奥の細道ゆかりの地であることもわかりますので、歴史的価値がある公園とも言えるのではないでしょうか。 駅から少し歩いたところになりますが、是非訪れてみては如何でしょうか。

(Translated by Google) The bronze statue of Professor Sanai Hashimoto has been moved within the park and is now lower in height, allowing for a better view of his face. (Original) 橋本左内先生の銅像の場所を公園内で移動し、高さも低くなって、お顔が良く見えるようになりました。

(Translated by Google) A park with a grave dedicated to Sanai Hashimoto. Sanai Hashimoto was a samurai of the Fukui clan and a thinker. One of his books is ``Enlightenment'' (1848), in which he wrote about his aspirations when he was 15 years old. He was sentenced to death at the age of 25 in the Great Prison of Ansei. (Original) 橋本 左内（はしもと さない）を祀るお墓のある公園。 橋本左内は福井藩士で思想家。著書に15歳の時に志を記した『啓発録』（1848年）がある。安政の大獄で25歳で死罪となった。

(Translated by Google) This park has a bronze statue of Hashimoto Sanai, a patriot from Fukui at the end of the Edo period. He had contacts with Toko Fujita of the Mito domain, Kichinosuke Saigo of the Satsuma domain, Kumohama Umeda of the Obama domain, and Kogusu Yokoi of the Kumamoto domain, and was accused of intervening in the issue of succession to the 14th shogun during the Edo period, and was beheaded in the Great Prison of Ansei. It will be. He passed away at the age of 25.Although there are animal objects, it was not a beautiful park. Please note that there is no parking lot. (Original) 福井出身の幕末の志士、橋本佐内の銅像がある公園です。水戸藩の藤田東湖、薩摩藩の西郷吉之助、小浜藩の梅田雲浜、熊本藩の横井小楠らと交流を持ち、江戸時代１４代将軍継嗣問題に介入したことを問われ、安政の大獄で斬首となる。享年２５歳　動物のオブジェなどがありますがお世辞にもきれいな公園ではありませんでした。尚、駐車場はありません。

(Translated by Google) It is about a 5-minute walk from Asuwayama Koenguchi Station. There are large statues of pandas, giraffes, and elephants in the park, and I took my grandson for a walk there. There is a statue of Sanai Hashimoto, a samurai of the Fukui clan from the end of the Edo period, and it looks like Sanai is watching over the growth of his children. (Original) 足羽山公園口駅から歩いて5分ほどの所にあります。 公園内にはパンダ、キリン、ゾウなどの大きな像があり孫を連れて散歩しました。 江戸時代末期の福井藩士 橋本左内像があり、左内が子供たちの成長を見守ってくれている様に見えます。

(Translated by Google) Sanai Hashimoto's grave is located in the park. The statue was cool. (Original) 橋本左内のお墓は公園の中にある。 像はかっこよかった。

(Translated by Google) It is said to be the site of the mansion of Major General Ko, the concubine of Yoshikage Asakura. There are two levels here, upper and lower, and I think you can feel the atmosphere of the garden the most vividly. This is the largest garden ruins in Ichijodani. (Original) 朝倉義景の側室小少将の屋敷跡と言われています。ここは上下二段になっており、一番庭園の雰囲気を色濃く感じることができると思います。一乗谷で一番大きな庭園跡です。

(Translated by Google) I visited the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins in August 2025, and the historic samurai residences and townhouses lined up beautifully in a restored townscape, and the vivid greenery of the stone walls and gardens was very impressive. The sound of cicadas echoed in the quiet space of the ruins, and I felt as if I had traveled back in time to the castle town of the time. I also received a manhole cover card with the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins design at the south ticket office, which became a wonderful memento of my trip. It's a wonderful place where you can capture the vibrant summer scenery and the weight of history in photographs. (Original) 2025年8月に訪れた一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡は、歴史を感じさせる武家屋敷や町屋が復原町並に美しく並び、石垣や庭園の緑も鮮やかでとても印象的でした。遺跡の静かな空間に蝉時雨が響き、当時の城下町にタイムスリップしたような感覚に浸れました。また、南側チケット売場で一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡デザインのマンホールカードをいただき、旅の良い記念になりました。写真にも、夏の鮮やかな景観や歴史の重みをしっかりと残せる素敵な場所です。

(Translated by Google) I think this garden is the most balanced of the four. Even if it's far away You can see it even up close. There is also a flat area on the upper level in the back, with garden stones installed on the north side. Water flows from the upper tier to the lower tier, making it a stylish structure. (Original) ４箇所のなかで一番均整の取れた庭園だと思います。遠めでも 近めでも眺められます。 奥の上段にも段違いの平地が有り、北側に庭石が設置されています。上段から下段に水が流れていて洒落た仕組になっています。

(Translated by Google) The ruins of the mansion of Asakura Yoshikage's mistress Koshojo. The garden with the largest megalith in Ichijodani remains. It's worth seeing. (Original) 朝倉義景の愛妾小少将の屋敷跡。一乗谷で最大の巨石のある庭園が残る。見応えあり。

(Translated by Google) How did they move a 4.3m rock? (Original) 4.3mの岩なんてどうやって運んだんでしょ？

(Translated by Google) Suwakan was the residence of Yoshikage Asakura's wife, Koshosho, and its garden is one of the largest among the ruins. The large stone in the center, over 4 meters long, is part of the waterfall's stone structure, and the overall structure has a sense of stability based on horizontal and vertical feel. The Buddhist names of the 3rd generation Sadakage, 4th generation Takakage, etc. are carved into this stone at the end of the Edo period. (Original) 諏訪館は朝倉義景の妻「小少将（こしょうしょう）」の館で、その庭園は遺跡の中でも最も規模の大きいものです。中心の4m余りの巨石は、滝の石組の一部となっており、全体に水平感と垂直感を基本にして安定感のある構成になっています。この石には江戸時代末に彫り込まれた3代貞景、4代孝景等の法名（ほうみょう）が残されています。

(Translated by Google) The ruins of the residence of Major General Ko, who was Yoshikage Asakura's concubine. It is a walking-style forest garden with two levels, upper and lower, and is said to be one of the most luxurious in Japan. Although it feels like it hasn't been maintained properly, it still retains the vestiges of those days. (Original) 朝倉義景の側室だった小少将の館跡。上下二段構成の回遊式林泉庭園であり、日本でも第一級の豪華さを誇ると言われている。整備しきれていない感はあるが当時の面影を残している。

(Translated by Google) Located at the foot of Mount Asuwa in Fukui City, Kedani Kurotatsu Shrine is one of Fukui's most famous power spots. Offering a wide range of benefits, including warding off evil spirits, warding off misfortune, improving financial luck, and praying for safe childbirth, the shrine attracts a steady stream of worshippers from both local and international audiences. Reviews include: "The air feels crisp and purified as soon as you enter the grounds," "The many fun places to experience worship, such as the wishing stone, the caressing stone, and the misfortune-breaking stone," "The dragon painting on the ceiling is breathtaking! It's photogenic." Early in the morning, you can visit quietly, and the goshuin stamps and amulets are popular. Easily accessible, just a 20-minute walk from JR Fukui Station and a 3-5-minute walk from Fukutetsu Asuwayama-Koenguchi Station, many visitors combine their visit with the neighboring Asuwa Shrine. Many visitors comment on the powerful energy and recommend the shrine for praying for good fortune, making it a must-see tourist spot in Fukui. (Original) 福井市の足羽山ふもとにある 毛谷黒龍神社（くろたつさん） は、福井を代表するパワースポット。 「邪気払い」「厄除け」「金運アップ」「安産祈願」などご利益が幅広く、地元だけでなく県外からも参拝者が絶えません。 口コミでも、 「境内に入ると空気が一気に凛として浄化される感じ」 「願掛け石や撫で石、厄割り石など参拝の体験スポットが多く楽しい」 「天井の龍の絵は圧巻！写真映えする」 など高評価。 早朝は静かに参拝でき、御朱印やお守りも人気。JR福井駅から徒歩20分、福鉄・足羽山公園口駅から徒歩3〜5分とアクセスも良好。隣の足羽神社と合わせて巡る人も多いです。 「強いエネルギーを感じる」「開運祈願におすすめ」と多くの声があり、福井観光の定番スポットとして外せません。

(Translated by Google) The shrine, pronounced Keyakurotatsu Shrine, enshrines Takaokami and Kuraokami as its main deities. The bus stop is "Asuwayama Koenshita," but if you're traveling by Fukui Railway, the closest approach is from the crosswalk north of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry tram stop. It's not too far to walk from Fukui Station; head west along the Asuwa River bank, cross Sakurabashi Bridge, and turn left onto Koen-dori Street, heading south. The approach to the shrine will be on your right. If you're driving, you can cross Sakurabashi Bridge, but the traffic light at Sanai Intersection is long and the road is narrow, so it's easier to turn left onto Kubomachi at Tsukumobashi Bridge on Chuo-dori Street, one stop ahead. The shrine's parking lot is small, but you can drive right up to the cliffs within the grounds. Head west from Aioi Intersection and enter from the left side of the slope leading up to Asuwayama Park. Coming up from Koen-dori, you pass through the torii gate and go up the stairs to find the main shrine directly ahead. The gift shop is located to the left and rear of the main shrine, facing west. A shrine maiden is usually on hand to sell the goods, and there are a ton of different types and quantities of gifts for wishes, so you can pick and choose what you like (a very experienced saleswoman). On the south side of the shrine grounds, Nishinomiya Ebisu Shrine is located as a branch shrine, facing north. The grounds are not particularly large, but the shrine enshrines Hachiman and Hakusan, and Takaokami and Kuraokami are said to be deities connected to wolf worship, especially in western Japan. The shrine's name, Keyaya, plays on the character for "keya," and the shrine also has a history of praying for the Black Dragon and flood control of the Kuzuryu River. (Original) 毛谷黒龍(けやくろたつ)神社と読み、高龗神(たかおかみ)と闇龗神(くらおかみ)を主祭神として祀っています。バス停だと「足羽山公園下」で降りるんですが、福井鉄道で行く場合は、商工会議所前電停の北側横断歩道から入るのが最寄りです。福井駅から歩いて行けない距離ではないのですが、足羽川の堤防に出て、堤防沿いを西へ進み、桜橋を渡ったところから公園通りを南へ左折して行けば右手に参道が見えてきます。クルマの方は、桜橋を渡ってもいいのですが、左内交差点の信号が長くて道幅が狭いので、一つ先の中央大通りの九十九橋から久保町を左折したほうが楽に行けます。神社の駐車場は狭いんですが境内崖上の真横までクルマで接近できまして、相生交差点から西へ入ってすぐ左に足羽山公園へ上がる坂道左から入れるようになっています。公園通りから上がると、鳥居をくぐって階段を上がった正面に本殿があります。授与所は本殿向かって左後方に西を向いて開いており、通常、巫女さん常駐で売り捌いていて、願意の種類も量も山のように売ってますから、好きなものを拾って選べます(かなり商い慣れした捌き方)。境内南側には西宮恵比須神社が別宮として北面して建てられています。境内は決して広くはないのですが、八幡さまや白山さまも祀られていて、高龗神(たかおかみ)と闇龗神(くらおかみ)はとりわけ西日本ではオオカミ信仰に繋がるご祭神と言われており、社名毛谷は毛矢と当てて、黒龍も、九頭竜川の治水を祈念する由緒も併せ持っています。

(Translated by Google) My wife learned about Keya Kuroryu Shrine from a book and we went there during Golden Week. The grounds were very comfortable, with a nice breeze blowing gently, and we felt so welcomed. We stayed in the grounds for almost an hour, it was such a pleasant time. I want to go again. (Original) 毛谷黒龍神社は、家内が本から知ってGWに行って参りました⛩️境内はとても心地よく、気持ちい風がそよそよ吹いており、あ〜歓迎されてるなぁ〜と感じました。境内に1時間近く滞在したほど、とても心地良いひとときでした。また行きたいと思いました✨

(Translated by Google) This is my second visit. I always make it a point to visit when I come to Fukui. A very refreshing place. You can recharge your energy here. I received the limited edition stamps of the Black Dragon and the White Dragon 💓 (Original) 二度目の参拝。 福井に来た時にはお参りするようにしています。 とても清々しい場所。 エネルギーチャージができますよ〜 黒龍さまと白龍さまの限定御朱印を頂きました💓

(Translated by Google) I got a lot of energy. It's small but worth seeing. There are dozens of types of goshuin, including limited editions, but I prefer the simple ones. However, it was just a written message with the date written on it. (Original) しっかりパワーもらいました 小さいが見応えあり 御朱印は限定含め数十種類あるが、ワタシはシンプルなのが好み ただそれが日付を入れるのみの書き置きだった

(Translated by Google) This is a power spot near Asuwayama Park. It's a staple of my Fukui walking itinerary. (^ω^) From the station, along the Asuwaya River → Asuwayama Shrine → Ketani Kurotatsu Shrine → Takinoyu (public bath) → BURGER KING at the station. If the weather's nice, it's a great walk. ヽ(´▽`)ノ At the shrine above, you can blow on tiles to break them, which is fun.♪ (Original) 足羽山公園近くのパワースポットです。 私の福井散策コースの定番です(^ω^) 駅から足羽川沿→足羽山神社→毛谷黒龍神社→たきのゆ(銭湯)→駅でBURGER KINGと天気が良ければ良い散策になりますヽ(´▽`)ノ ↑の神社は瓦に息を吹きかけて割るのがあって面白いです♪

(Translated by Google) It was early in the morning, so there was no one there, but it was a nice shrine. The grounds are not large, but there are wishing stones and other things, so it was fun. I heard that there are quite a lot of people there on weekends. The staff at the inn also said, "You should go and hear the sound of the wishing stones for yourself!" (Original) 早朝だったので、誰もいなかったけど、良い神社でした。 境内は広くはないが、願かけ石等もあり、楽しめました。土日はかなり人手があるそうですよ。願かけ石の音は、ご自分で確かめて！と宿の方も言ってましたよ。

(Translated by Google) It is located near the parking lot of Mt. Asuwa. It's going to be a struggle to get to this point because it's going up all at once. The view when you get to the top is a little something, and I really like it. It is a place that citizens are familiar with, having learned about Emperor Keitai in social studies class about 45 years ago when I was an elementary school student. If I remember...but. There is nothing particularly unusual when you climb up there, but there is an athletic field nearby and a natural history museum. You can enjoy the spring cherry blossoms and hydrangeas. It is also an easy place to enjoy acorns, other mountain flowers, and wild birds. (Original) 足羽山の駐車場近くから登ったところにあります。ここまでは一気に上がるので、一苦労しますが。 上まで上がっての眺望はちょっとしたもので、とても気に入っています。 小学生だった45年ほど前には、社会の授業で継体天皇のことを学ぶなど、市民はよく知っている場所。憶えていれば…ですが。 登っても特に変わったものはありませんが、近くはアスレチックの広場があったり、自然史博物館があったりします。 春の桜に、紫陽花も整えられているので楽しめます。どんぐりや、その他の山の花々、野鳥も楽しめる、手軽な場所でもあります。

(Translated by Google) This is a stone statue of Emperor Keitai, the 26th Emperor of Japan. Although there are various theories, it is certain that Emperor Keitai actually existed, and the line has been passed down through the male line from Emperor Keitai to the current Emperor Akihito. The statue was destroyed in the Fukui earthquake in 1948, but was rebuilt in 1951, as written on the stone monument. It is located at the top of Mt. Asuwa. (Original) 第26代天皇の継体天皇の石像です。 諸説あるものの継体天皇の実在は確実とされており、継体天皇から現在の今上陛下まで男系継承されています。 昭和23年福井地震により倒壊しましたが、昭和26年に再建立された事が、石碑に書かれています。足羽山の山頂にあります。

(Translated by Google) It's a nice little park overlooking the Fukui plains. I think this statue is the image of Emperor Keitai that is often used in history books. Although there is no historical evidence, it is a convincing place that gives you a sense of ancient times. (Original) 福井平野を見下ろす、ちょっと素敵な公園になっています。歴史書でよく使われる継体天皇のイメージはこの像だと思います。歴史的考証はありませんが、古代を感じるには十分な説得力がある場所です。

(Translated by Google) When you visit Asuwa Shrine, you definitely want to visit this place. It was built in the 17th year of the Meiji era on top of an old burial mound. I am grateful that our country is what it is today because of Emperor Keitai. (Original) 足羽神社さまに伺えば、こちらへは絶対に寄らせて頂きたい、そういうところです。古い古墳の上に明治十七年に建てられました。継体天皇のお陰で、我が国が今もある事に感謝し、ありがっ様です。

(Translated by Google) A bronze statue of Emperor Keitai, who grew up in Fukui. It is also worth noting that it is made from the beautiful blue-green Shasadani stone, a specialty of Fukui Prefecture. (Original) 福井で育った天皇「継体天皇」の銅像。福井県名産できれいな青緑色の笏谷石で作られているところも注目です。

(Translated by Google) I visited the statue of Emperor Keitai, the 6th Emperor of Japan. It is located at the highest point of the tumulus, and has a spectacular view of Fukui 360 degrees. (Original) 第６代天皇陛下継体天皇像を見学してきました。古墳の一番高い場所にあり、３６０°福井を見渡せる、絶景ポイントにあります。

(Translated by Google) It is a large and magnificent statue that stands on top of the highest mountaintop tumulus in Mt. Asuwa Sandan Hiroba. It is made of shakudani stone, a specialty of Fukui. Is there any meaning behind it facing northwest? Sandan Square also includes a natural history museum, park, and radio tower. (Original) 足羽山三段広場の一番高い山頂古墳の上に立つ大きくて立派な像です。 福井名産である笏谷石（しゃくだにいし）で造られています。 北西の方角を向かれていることに意味があるのでしょうか。 三段広場には自然史博物館や公園、電波塔も併設しています。

(Translated by Google) The Waterworks Memorial Hall is located near Atagozaka on Mt. Asuwayama. The building is a registered tangible cultural property and has great historical value, so I think it's a facility that should be better known as a tourist resource. It's also a great place to stop by on your way to Mt. Asuwayama, where you can take a short walk from Fukui Station. Learning about the history of water also helps you understand the way of life in the area. You can get a feel for the history of Fukui's waterworks. Plus, I think the building is beautiful. (Original) 足羽山の愛宕坂付近にある水道記念館。建物は登録有形文化財にもなっているように、非常に歴史的にも価値があるもので、観光資源としてもっと知られてもいい施設だと思いました。福井駅からもちょっと散歩がてらに徒歩で足羽山まで、その途中で立ち寄るにもいい場所です。水の歴史を知るというのは、その土地の暮らしを知ることにもつながると思います。福井の水道の歴史を感じることができると思いました。それに加えて建物が素敵だと思います。

(Translated by Google) No cycle rack. The parking lot can accommodate about 6 cars. Manhole cards available (distributed on the second floor). You will need to answer the questionnaire using a paper form. Next to the questionnaire form is a form with the location information of special manholes written on it. It's completely deserted and quiet. Outside the building, there is an exhibit of a well and a hand pump (probably a replica), which have a deep connection to water and humanity. When you enter the building, a motion sensor automatically turns on the monitor and the explanation begins. He explains the large, black pipe that spreads out in front of us. There are also exhibits behind the pipes, where you can learn all about the water supply industry around Fukui City. The story about the water supply system in the Edo period, called Cyber ​​Picture Story, was interesting. (As of May 5, 2024) (Original) サイクルラックなし。駐車場は６台くらいは停められそう。 マンホールカードあり(２階にて配布)。紙の用紙でアンケートに答える必要あり。アンケート用紙の隣に特別マンホールの位置情報が書かれた用紙あり。 全然ひと気がなく、ひっそりとしている。 建物の外には人類と水の関わり深い井戸と手押しポンプ(恐らくレプリカ)の展示あり。 建物内に入ったら人感センサーで自動的にモニターが付き、説明が始まる。目の前に広がる黒くて大きなパイプの説明をしてくれる。 パイプの裏手にも展示物があり、福井市周辺の水道事業について一通り学べる。電脳紙芝居と称した江戸時代の水道に関するお話が興味深かった。 (2024年５月５日現在)

(Translated by Google) The building, which has been designated as a registered tangible cultural property, withstood war and earthquake disasters for about 70 years from 1920 to 1991. A water pump is on display in the museum. (Original) 登録有形文化財に指定された建物は大正１３年から平成3年までの約70年間も戦災震災に耐えてきたものです。館内には揚水ポンプが展示されています。

(Translated by Google) I visited here to receive a manhole card. The building, which has been designated as a cultural property, is well-preserved and is worth seeing, and the exhibits inside provide an easy-to-understand summary of the history of waterworks and are educational. (Original) マンホールカードを戴くために伺いました。 文化財に指定されている建物も保存状態もよく見応えありますし、中の展示物も水道の歴史をわかりやすくまとめてあり勉強になります。

(Translated by Google) You can see the water pumps that were used from the Taisho era to the Heisei era. It is very moving to see that Taisho era pumps and motors (made in Germany) were used until the last year. And it was less likely to break than the pumps from the early Showa era... The smell of machine oil is indescribably pleasant. The building is also splendid, which I think is rare in Fukui. Is it because of the air raids that there are so few buildings from the Meiji and Taisho eras? Or is it a prefectural trait? (Original) 大正から平成まで使われていた用水ポンプがみられる。最後の年まで、大正時代のポンプとモーター(ドイツ製)が使われていたのが、なんとも感慨深い。そして、昭和初期のポンプより壊れにくかったとは…。機械油の臭いも何とも言えない良い香り。建物も立派で福井には珍しいのではないか。明治、大正期の建物が少いのは空襲のせいかな？それとも、県民性？

(Translated by Google) I went to get a manhole card. There is a parking lot, but there is only space for 2 cars. Please be careful as there are no guide signs from the street. (Original) マンホールカードを頂きに行きました。 駐車場はありますが2台位のスペースです。 通りからの案内標識がないようなので要注意です。

(Translated by Google) First visit to the museum. I entered without thinking anything, but unexpectedly I was able to learn about the history of Fukui's waterworks. The staff were kind and taught me a lot of things. There was also a VCR, so local elementary school students may have come for extracurricular classes. The building itself is a historical building that seems to date back to the Meiji era, and the beams on the roof? Apparently, it was designed by a famous person, and even university students come to see it. Admission is free. I highly recommend it. It might be good for free research during summer vacation. (Original) ふらっと初来館。 何も思わず入ったのですが、思いがけず福井の水道の歴史を勉強させてもらいました。 スタッフの方が親切で色々教えていただきました。VTRなどもあったので、地元の小学生が課外授業で来ているのかもしれないですね。 建物自体も明治時代のものらしく歴史的建造物で、屋根の梁？だったかな、それも有名な方がデザインされたそうで、大学生も見学に来るそうです。 入館は無料です。なかなかオススメです。 夏休みの自由研究にはいいかもしれないですね。

Loved the environment. So peaceful and beautiful..

(Translated by Google) Very very beautiful temple I cycled 18 kilometers round trip to come here specifically Not a single tourist, not even a local, I was the only one there. (Probably because the temple is closed on Monday😜) I feel very happy because Kyoto has been overrun by tourists during the recent maple leaf season. I feel so lucky to have the beauty and quiet here to myself. The photo shows the entrance, and the way I walked up a very quaint staircase filled with the divinity of nature. (Original) 非常非常美的寺庙 我骑自行车来回18公里特意来这里 一个游客都没有，甚至连一个本地人都没有，我是那里唯一的一个人。（大概是因为寺庙周一关闭吧😜）我感到很开心，因为最近枫叶季，京都已经被游客攻陷了。我在这里独享了这里的美丽与安静，感到非常幸运。 照片上在入口处的部分，以及我走了一条非常古朴充满大自然神性的台阶上来。

(Translated by Google) A magnificent temple standing in the middle of the forest. In the mountains, there is a spot called Senjojiki, where the graves of Fukui's successive feudal lords are lined up. It's quite a climb, so it can be hard on your legs (lol). (Original) 森の中に佇む立派なお寺様。 山の中に千畳敷という、福井歴代藩主のお墓が並ぶスポットがあります。 結構登るので脚にきます(笑)

(Translated by Google) Mitsumichi Matsudaira, the 4th lord of the Fukui domain, founded Daigu Sochi and established it as the Echizen Matsudaira family's permanent family temple.It is now Daianzenji, a Rinzai sect temple designated as a national cultural property, and is a great temple in Fukui. (Original) 福井藩第4代藩主松平光通が大愚宗築を開山として、越前松平家の永代菩提所👀 国指定文化財の臨済宗寺院『大安禅寺』になります、福井の凄くお寺です

(Translated by Google) Visited on May 18, 2024. Admission fee is 500 yen, parking is free. When you enter from the main street, a narrow road continues. Daianzenji is a temple of the Myoshinji sect of the Rinzai sect, which was built in 1658 by Mitsumichi Matsudaira, the fourth lord of the Fukui domain, as the family temple of the Echizen Matsudaira family. The Echizen Matsudaira family was founded by Hideyasu Yuki, the second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Mitsumichi is Ieyasu's great-grandson. The main hall was undergoing major repairs during the Reiwa era, so it was completely covered. What was unusual was that you could see the inside of the construction site, and even helmets were provided. However, although you can always see the completed building, you can only see the work in progress now, so this is a valuable experience. The principal image is the eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva, which was created during the Heian period, but is in very good condition. Another highlight is the graveyard of successive feudal lords called Senjojiki. It's about a 15-minute walk from the main hall, and although it's not that far away, the slope is quite steep. There is a rose garden right after you start walking. It was the rose season (mid-May), so it was nice. However, from here on, the real slope begins, and the lingering feeling of roses is blown away. Also, the footing is poor and slippery even on a sunny day, so it's best to avoid it in the rain. When you finally arrive at the cemetery, you will be overwhelmed by the sight of 4m tall stone pillars lined up in an orderly manner. This stone is a famous stone of Fukui called "Shakudani Stone" and is mined from Mt. Asuwa.It is said that it came to be called Senjojiki because there are 1,360 cobblestones laid on the ground. The information board said that it was more luxurious than the tomb of the Tokugawa shogunate. The temple's pamphlet also states that it is ``Japan's No. 1 mausoleum,'' so it's definitely worth a visit. However, people who lack exercise need a lot of energy. (Original) 2024/5/18に参拝。 拝観料は500円、駐車場は無料です。大きな通りから入ると細い道が続きます。大安禅寺(だいあんぜんじ)は1658年、第4代福井藩主の松平光通が越前松平家の菩提寺として建立された臨済宗妙心寺派の寺院です。越前松平家は徳川家康の次男・結城秀康を家祖とし、光通は家康の曾孫にあたります。 本堂は令和の大修理中ということで、覆いがすっぽりとかかっていました。変わっているのは工事現場の内部も見られるところで、ヘルメットまで用意されていました。しかし、完成したものはずっと見られますが、工事途中は今しか見られませんので、これはこれで貴重な体験です。 御本尊は正十一面観音菩薩、平安時代の作像ですが、とても保存状態がいいです。もう一つの見どころは、千畳敷と言われる歴代藩主の墓所です。本堂から徒歩15分くらいのところにあり、距離的には大してありませんが、坂道が半端なくキツイです。 歩き始めてすぐにバラ園があります。ちょうどバラの季節(5/中)だったので、良かったです。しかし、ここからが坂道の本番で、バラの余韻は吹っ飛んでしまいます。また足場が悪く、晴天のこの日でも滑りやすい状態で雨天時は絶対に止めておいたほうがいいです。 やっと墓所にたどり着くと、高さが4ｍもある石柱が整然と並ぶ姿に圧倒されます。この石は“笏谷石(しゃくだにいし)と呼ばれる福井の名石で、足羽山から採掘されています。地面には石畳が1360枚も敷き詰められていることから、千畳敷と言われるようになったそうです。 案内板には、徳川将軍家の墓所よりも豪華だと書いてありました。寺院のパンフレットにも「日本一の廟所」と書いてあり、一見の価値はあります。しかし、運動不足の人はかなりの気合が必要です。

(Translated by Google) I went for the first time because I heard they have fascinating goshuin (temple seals), and the main hall, which has been designated an Important Cultural Property, has been extensively renovated and is well worth seeing. Time seemed to pass slowly, and I thought it would be nice to experience some Zen from time to time. You can also leave your goshuin book and have them sent to your home via Letter Pack, and the goshuin (temple seals) were wonderful. It's a place I'd like to visit again. (Original) 魅力的な御朱印があるという事で初めて行ってみましたが、重要文化財に認定された本堂を大改修しており見応えがありました。 ゆっくりと時間が流れている感じがして時には『禅』に触れるのも良いと思いました。 御朱印も御朱印帳を預けてレターパックで自宅にも送ってくれる事も出来、御朱印も素晴らしかったです。 また訪れたい場所でした。

(Translated by Google) I visited in December 2020. I stopped off for lunch on a bus tour. Before enjoying the vegetarian vegetarian meal, I tried zazen meditation. I expected to be given a monk's explanation, but it turned out to be a zazen experience accompanied by a well-crafted video. I was carefully instructed on how to cross my legs, position my hands, and open my eyes, and the tranquil zazen experience truly calmed my mind. After zazen, the long-awaited vegetarian meal followed. It was plentiful and visually stunning. I thought it might be a little bland, but perhaps the vegetable broth and other seasonings were well thought out, allowing me to really enjoy the delicious vegetables. The portion was just right. I was about 80% full (personal opinion). After the meal, I headed to "Senjojiki," the tomb of the Fukui feudal lord. The distance was about 400-500 meters, but the steep slope took a toll on my energy, and I was out of breath by the time I arrived. Be careful of the "a little further" sign (lol). It looks about the size of a regular gravestone in the photo, but it's actually quite large. Come experience the real size of this statue in this quiet stone space on the mountainside. (Original) 2020年12月に来訪。バスツアーの昼食で訪れました。 お目当ての精進料理の前に、座禅体験を行いました。お坊さんに解説していただけるのかなと思ったら、しっかり作り込まれたお坊さんによる解説動画を観ながらの座禅体験でした。足の組み方や手の作り方、目の開き方などを丁寧に説明を受け、静かな座禅体験で心が落ち着きました。 座禅の後は待ちに待った精進料理。品数たっぷりで見た目も華やかです。薄味で物足りないのかなと考えてましたが、野菜出汁などで味付けに工夫されているのか、しっかり野菜の美味しさを感じました。量もちょうど良かったです。ちょうど8分目くらい(個人的感想) 食後は福井藩主の墓所の"千畳敷"へ。距離は4〜500mくらいでしたが、中々の坂道に体力を持ってかれ、到着したときは息が上がっていました。案内看板の「もう少し」には要注意です(笑)。写真では一般的な墓石くらいに写りますが、かなり大きいです。静かな山の中腹の石の空間で、ぜひ実物の大きさを感じてみてください。

(Translated by Google) Why is Tenshin Okakura here? ! His father was a samurai of the Echizen clan. He greatly contributed to the establishment of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (currently the Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts), and later founded the Japan Art Institute, and can be said to be a pioneer in art history research in modern Japan. He is also famous as Fenollosa's assistant who evaluated and introduced Japanese art. (Original) 何故ここに岡倉天心が？！父が越前藩士だったのですね。東京美術学校（現在の東京芸術大学美術学部）の設立に大きく貢献し、後年に日本美術院を創設、近代日本における美術史学研究の開拓者といえる人物。また日本美術を評価し、紹介に努めたフェノロサの助手としても有名ですね。

(Translated by Google) An art thinker from the Meiji to Taisho periods. The statue is located in the southwest of Central Park (around the back of Fukui City Hall). Although his father was a samurai of the Fukui clan, and his second wife's mother and wet nurse were also from Fukui, Tenshin himself was neither born nor raised in Fukui. When he was young, he often visited his father's parents' house and thought of Fukui as his hometown. (Original) 明治〜大正にかけての美術思想家。 像は中央公園の南西（福井市役所の裏あたり）に建っている。 父親が福井藩士、後妻の母親・乳母も福井出身ではあるが、天心自身は生まれも育ちも福井ではないとのこと。 幼い頃に良く父親の実家に遊びに来たこともあり、福井＝故郷と思っていたらしい。

(Translated by Google) A bronze statue in Central Park. Tenshin Okakura is an indispensable figure when discussing modern Japanese art. Mr. Okakura was born in Yokohama, but his father was a samurai of the Fukui clan, so it is thought that he is based here. (Original) 中央公園内にある銅像。岡倉天心氏は日本近代美術を語るうえで欠かせない人物。横浜生まれの岡倉氏だが、父が福井藩士だった縁もありこの地にあるのだと思われる。

(Translated by Google) A bronze statue for some reason. It's pretty big. (Original) 何故か銅像。 けっこう大きい。

(Translated by Google) A sudden portrait of Okakura Tenshin (son of a samurai of Echizen Domain) (Original) 唐突に岡倉天心像(越前藩士のお子)

(Translated by Google) Born Kakuzo Okakura in 1863 to a samurai family from the Fukui domain in Yokohama, he greatly contributed to the establishment of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and later the Japan Art Institute. A pioneer of art historical research in modern Japan, and a person who contributed to the establishment of the concept of Japanese art after the Meiji period. (Original) 1863年に岡倉覚三として横浜にある福井藩出身の武家に生まれ、東京美術学校の設立に大きく貢献し、のち日本美術院を創設した。近代日本における美術史学研究の開拓者で、明治以降における日本美術概念の成立に寄与した人物。

(Translated by Google) I took a walk around during a business trip. It was nice to have detailed instructions. (Original) ビジネスで訪問した際に散歩しました。詳しい説明書きがあって良かったです。

It's a good place to enjoy the arts comfortably. Since it's spacious and not so quiet, we also can enjoy talk while watching works.

Easy to access on foot (from Tawaramachi Station) or by car. They have some great exhibitions from time to time!

Quite large. Many galleries.

(Translated by Google) This was my first time visiting. It was in a residential area, so it took me a while to find it. The parking lot is spacious. It must have been quite old, as the concrete walls looked dirty. There was a Mucha exhibition going on, so I popped in and was surprised by the number of people there. The paintings were unique and fantastical (lol). (Original) 初めて訪れました。これまた住宅街の中にあるので探すのに少し時間がかかりました。駐車場は広いです。だいぶ年季が入ってるのか、コンクリート壁は汚れているように見えました。ミュシャ展が開催されていたのでお邪魔したら、たくさんの人でびっくり。独特な幻想的な絵でした(笑)

(Translated by Google) It was hot, so I went there without thinking too much about where it would be cool. The exhibits were even better than I expected, and I'm interested in what I'll be seeing in the future. Parking is free, but due to location issues there are small parking lots here and there, so it might be best to look for one when it's full. The toilets in the building are a little old. There is one Japanese-style and one Western-style. I'm not sure if the staff were from the event company, but I was impressed with the explanation and greeting beforehand. However, it's cash only, so if you're using PayPay, bring a credit card or cash. (Original) 暑いので涼しいとこにと深く考えずいきました。期待より素晴らしい展示やっており今後、興味湧きました。駐車場は無料、立地の問題であっちこっちに小さな駐車場あるのでいっぱいの時は探すのがいいかなと。館内トイレはやや古め。和式1 洋式1、スタッフの対応はイベント会社の人かわかりませんが、事前説明、挨拶ともに好印象でした。ただ、現金オンリーなのでクレカ、ペイペイ民は現金もっていきましょう。

(Translated by Google) 《　2024.7》 I love archeology, so I went to the Egypt exhibition💕✨ There may not be anything as famous as Tutankhamun, but most of the exhibits are from thousands of years ago, and there are almost no replicas, so I don't think you'll ever have the opportunity to see so many exhibits of archaeological value up close. The actual mummy, the coffin that contained the mummy, the vessels that contained the organs, etc...Wow! It was a weekday, so I was able to take my time to watch it. We recommend audio guidance when you tour ✨ (Original) 《　2024.7　》 考古学大好きなのでエジプト展💕行ってきました✨ ツタンカーメンみたいな凄く有名な物は無いのかもしれませんが、リアル数千年前の本物ばかりで殆どレプリカは無く、考古学的な価値のある展示物ばかりかをこんなに間近でじっくり見れる機会はないんじゃないかと思います。 実際ミイラや、ミイラを入れていたお棺、臓器を入れていた器など、、、うわ〜って感じ！ 平日でしたのでゆっくり見れました。 見学時には音声ガイダンスオススメです✨

(Translated by Google) I visited for the first time because I heard that an Ancient Egyptian Museum exhibition was being held there. I entered the museum around 12:40pm. I purchased my admission fee before entering the building. There were so many people there that it seemed like there wasn't much parking. Since it's in the city, it tends to get crowded during events. I wasn't sure if there was a second floor, but this time, the Ancient Egyptian Museum exhibition took up the entire first floor. (Original) 古代エジプト美術館展が開催されているとの事で、初めて訪問しました。 12時40分頃入館しました。 建物に入る前に入館料を購入します。 多くの人が入館されて、駐車場が少ないと感じました。 街の中なので、イベント時は混み合う感じです。 2階があるのか判りませんでしたが 今回は、1階全て使用しての古代エジプト美術館展でした。

A shrine quite unlike others. Goshuin of several varieties are available, including special floral designs.

As a foreign tourist, there is really nothing to see…

(Translated by Google) 2025.4.20 I visited the shrine for the first time. I have a very strong sense of being a lord. No wonder, as the main deities are enshrined here: Hideyasu Matsudaira, the founder of the Fukui domain, Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate, and Yoshinaga Matsudaira (Shungaku), the 16th lord of the Fukui domain. I had no idea that such a historic place existed in Fukui. Many Goshuin stamps have beautiful designs, so it can be confusing. Fukui is now stamped with the Goryu seal and can be seen everywhere. However, even though it was a weekend, there were not many people around, giving the impression that it was a very quiet shrine. (Original) 2025.4.20初めて参拝しました。 すごくお殿様感が強く感じます。 それもそのはずで、福井藩祖である松平秀康公、江戸幕府初代将軍である徳川家康公、福井藩16代藩主である松平慶永公（春嶽公）が主祭神として祀られています。 福井にこんな由緒正しい場所があったなんてしりませんでした。 御朱印はキレイな柄が描かれたものが多くて迷ってしまいますね。福井は御竜印押しの様であちこちで見かける様になりました。 しかし、週末ではありましたが、あまり人影はなくとても静かな神社という印象でした。

(Translated by Google) Located northwest of the Fukui Castle ruins, Fukui Shrine enshrines Matsudaira Yoshinaga, the 16th lord of the Echizen Fukui domain. This avant-garde shrine, which boldly innovates traditional shrine architectural styles, was certified as a "valuable modernist building" in 2022 by the international academic organization "DECOMOMO" for its straight lines, right angles, and flat slab roofs. This shrine is also famous for its unique and varied seasonal goshuin stamps, such as dinosaurs and pacific saury. The flat concrete torii gate has a bold and cutting-edge design that makes you feel intimidated at first, thinking it might be some kind of suspicious religion, but you can visit with peace of mind. In 1838, Matsudaira Nariyoshi, the previous feudal lord, suddenly passed away. In December of the same year, Matsudaira Shungaku, who had come of age at the age of 11, was given the name Matsudaira Yoshinaga by the Shogun Matsudaira Ieyoshi. His wife was Princess Isami from the Hosokawa family, the lords of Higo in Kumamoto. During the late Edo period, he played an active role as a mediator between the shogunate and the imperial court, so much so that the phrase "Shungaku above and below" was passed down. In 1890 (Meiji 23), he died of pulmonary edema. He was 63 years old at the time. Built in 1943 (Showa 18), made entirely of cypress. Completely burned down in 1945 (Showa 20) during the Fukui air raid. In 1957 (Showa 32), the building was rebuilt with reinforced concrete, resistant to air raids and earthquakes, by architect Naoo Igarashi, an assistant professor at Fukui University, who was particular about modernism. It is quite different from ordinary shrines. (Original) 福井城址の北西に位置する福井神社は、 第十六代越前福井藩主松平慶永(よしなが)公を お祀りしている神社です。 伝統的な神社建築様式を大胆に革新した 前衛的な神社はモダニズム建築の 国際学術組織「DECOMOMO」から2022年、 直線直角やフラットスラブの屋根など 「価値あるモダニズム建築」認定を受けたほど。 また、ここは🦕🦖恐竜や秋刀魚🐟など季節の 個性的かつバリエーション豊富な御朱印が有名。 コンクリート製のフラットな大鳥居が 迫力ある、大胆かつ先鋭的なデザインのため 何か怪しい宗教かと一瞬、怯んでしまいますが 安心して参拝して大丈夫です。 1838年、前藩主の松平斉善代が急逝したため 同年12月、当時11歳で元服した 松平春嶽(しゅんがく)は将軍・松平家慶に 授かって松平慶永(よしなが)と名乗ります。 妻は熊本肥後藩主細川家から勇姫 幕末は「上に下に春嶽」と言葉が遺るほど 幕府と朝廷の調整役で活躍します。 1890年(明治23年)肺水腫により死去。 享年63歳。 1943年(昭和18年)、総ヒノキ造りで創建。 1945年(昭和20年)、福井空襲によ全焼。。 1957年(昭和32年)、空襲や震災に負けない 鉄筋コンクリート造りで福井大学助教授 建築家・五十嵐直雄氏がモダニズムにこだわり 設計し再建。一般的な神社と大きく異なります。

(Translated by Google) I visited in mid-July 2025. Passing through the torii gate located on the west side of the castle ruins, I prayed at the worship hall as the approach to the shrine turns. I asked for a red seal at the shrine office and chatted for a bit. I was told that the stone monument with the shrine name near the torii gate once stood southwest of the castle ruins, but was submerged in the moat due to an earthquake and later dug up. I learned that the shrine was located on a large piece of land and was of a fairly high rank. I was also shown an old map, which made sense. I was also told about the tour of the 39 "Goryuin" shrines in the prefecture, and left with a hearty thank you. (Original) 2025年7月中旬に訪れました。 城跡西側位置する鳥居を潜り、参道折れ曲がる形で拝殿でお参り。 社務所で御朱印をお願いし、ちょっと談笑。 鳥居近くにある社名の石碑について、かつては、城跡南西に建っていて、その石碑が地震によって堀に水没し、後に掘り出したものだと教えてもらい、土地も広く、かなり社格が高い神社であったことを知り、古地図？も見せてもらい、へぇ～と納得。 県内の39社の"御龍印"巡りも教えてもらい、感謝✕2で後にするのでした〜

(Translated by Google) This shrine enshrines Matsudaira Shungaku, one of the Four Wise Lords. The torii gate was distinctive. ✨✨ The day I stopped by, the person who writes the goshuin was off for two days, so I had to leave, which was a shame. I'd like to stop by again. (Original) 四賢公の一人松平春嶽公が祀られてる神社です。鳥居が特徴的でした✨✨ 立ち寄った日は御朱印の書き手の方が2日間お休みだったらしく、無念の撤退。 また立ち寄りたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) A former special government-sponsored shrine. It is famous for its colorful goshuin (red seals), and you can also have them written in your book, so those who like that will find it very appealing. The grounds are basically made of concrete, including the main building and the chozuya (purification fountain), so some people may not feel like they are at a shrine, but there is a sad story behind the fact that the main building and other buildings were burned down just two years after it was built during the war (Fukui air raids). The goshuin (red seals) were beautifully written, and the shrine staff were kind, so it was a very fond memory. The office can get crowded, so if you don't have time, it's best to receive it on a paper seal. (Original) 旧別格官幣社。色鮮やかな御朱印が有名で、記帳もしていただけるので好きな方はとても魅力を感じると思います。 境内は社殿や手水舎をはじめ基本的にコンクリート造りで、神社に来たという雰囲気はあまり感じない方もいらっしゃるかもしれませんが、戦時中、創建２年にして当時の社殿などが焼失したという悲しい背景があります（福井空襲）。 御朱印は墨書きも美しく、神社の方も優しい方でとても良い思い出になりました。授与所が混雑する場合もあるので、時間がない方は朱印紙で拝受されると良いでしょう。

(Translated by Google) I visited during this hot season. It's small, but I think it's perfect for a break. Fukui Castle is not a castle, but the prefectural office. (Original) この暑い時期に訪問しました。小さいですが、休憩にはちょうど良いと思います。福井城のお城はなく県庁になっているんですね。

(Translated by Google) It feels like a park, or rather a small space. There were many explanation boards and they were well maintained. A comfortable space. (Original) 公園、というかちょっとしたスペース、って感じ。説明板が多く、よく整備されてました。心地よいスペース。

(Translated by Google) The place where only the prefectural office is built is disappointing, and the historic sites are ruined. It would be better to make use of its historical heritage and develop it into a castle park. (Original) 県庁が建ってるだけの場所で興ざめ、史跡が台無し。史蹟を生かして城址公園として整備すればいいのに。

(Translated by Google) There are benches and shade under the trees, so it's the perfect place to take a break on the historical path. Even in the heat of the day, just stopping here made me feel cool. (Original) ベンチも木陰もあるので歴史のみちの休憩ポイントにちょうどいい。猛暑の中、ここに立ち止まっただけでス～っと涼しくなった。

(Translated by Google) The prefectural office is located inside the stone wall. (Original) 石垣の中に県庁があります。

(Translated by Google) It is well maintained (Original) 綺麗に整備されています

(Translated by Google) 🌸 Cherry blossoms illuminated at night, fantastic ❤️ (Original) 🌸夜桜ライトアップ、幻想的❤️