Strolling Mt. Asuwa in Fukui

Fukuians' favorite place to hike up and chill out!

Takako Sakamoto Apr 28, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>370-year-old weeping cherry tree on the grounds of Asuwa Shrine  </p>

<p>Kurotatsu Shrine is located at the foot of Mt. Asuwa</p>

<p>Closer view of Kurotatsu Shirine's prayer hall  </p>

<p>Small Hakusan Shrine on the hillside of Mt. Asuwa</p>

<p>Fujishima Shrine on the hillside of Mt. Asuwa</p>

<p>Tea house along the hiking trail of Mt. Asuwa. This place would be crowded in Sakura Season</p>

<p>Another view of grand weeping cherry tree</p>

<p>Stone lion at the entrance of Asuwa Shrine with the backdrop of weeping cherry tree</p>

<p>Japanese restaurant 'Hanase'. One of Fukuians' dreams is to dine here during Sakura Season enjoying the lovely cherry blossoms  </p>

<p>Map of Mt. Asuwa Park to navigate you through the mountain</p>

Every Fukuian loves Mt. Asuwa for a reason: There's everything on this mountain. There is a mountain park at the top of it, a history museum, small zoo, shrines, tea houses, restaurants, etc., etc. And there are trees and flowers, everywhere. Furthermore, as this is only a small mountain, it's quite easy to hike up the hills. So Fukuians, young, adult and old, often stroll the mountain casually to appreciate the beauty of nature throughout the year. Especially in spring and in autumn you can enjoy the casual hike up the Mt. Asuwa to see lovely cherry trees and colorful autumn foliage.

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...