The Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins are historic ruins located in the Kidonouchi section of the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. This area was controlled by the Asakura clan for 103 years during the Sengoku period. Wikipedia
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Echizen Asakura Mantoya in Fukui is an annual summer illumination event held at the ancient historical site, Ichijodani Asakura Ruins - Surrounded by serene mountains.
Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins were once the castle town of the lord of Echizen (Fukui), the Asakura clan. It was attacked and burnt down by Oda Nobunaga's army, then had been buried underground for 400 years until it was discovered in 1968. The excavation is still under progress. When you get there, all you can see is idyllic green fields and mountains, and you'd feel as though you are in one of the scenes of a movie "Last Samurai".
Aerial views of Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui in spring, with beautiful cherry trees in bloom. Come and picnic under the cherry trees in an idyllic setting!
Mysterious aerial views of Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui covered in snow. Appreciate the white mist traveling up and down the beautiful mountains!
Spider Lilies at Ichijodani Asakura Ruins: Scarlet flowers heralding autumn at a historical site in Fukui prefecture.
Echizen Asakura Mantoya in Fukui is an annual summer illumination event held at the ancient historical site, Ichijodani Asakura Ruins - Surrounded by serene mountains.
Enjoy fresh seafood delivered directly from the market every morning at the Seafood Restaurant Kankichi, in Fukui.
In Fukui, buckwheat is usually grinded on a traditional mill stone slowly so it retains the flavor. As such, the soba had a stronger buckwheat taste than the usual ones. There are many others around, and every one is different. Do take time to find your own favorite Echizen soba!
Chinese restaurant 'FUN' in Fukui City serves authentic, delicious Chinese dishes.
Shougenji Temple (聖玄寺, Shōugenji) is the head temple of Gugan Shinshu, which was founded in Fukui as a new sect of Jodo Shinshu in the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912).
Eihei-ji is one of two main temples of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism, the largest single religious denomination in Japan. Eihei-ji is located about 15 km east of Fukui in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. In English, its name means "temple of eternal peace". Wikipedia
Fujishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Fukui, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was a special shrine. Its main festival is held annually on August 25. [Wikipedia]