12 Hakusan Shrine on Mt. Asuwa, Fukui Takako Sakamoto A small shrine named Hakusan Shrine stands on the hillside of Mount Asuwa, on the hiking trail between Fujishima Shrine and K...
Culture Fujishima Shrine, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Founded in 1876, Fujishima Shrine in Fukui city enshrines Nitta Yoshisada, the prominent historical figure who died supportin...
7 Mount Norikura in Golden Hue Masayoshi Hirose I enjoyed the autumn leaves around 'Three Waterfalls' at Norikura Highlands to the fullest.
Kamikochi Taisho-ike Pond Hike Tomoko Kamishima Kamikochi: Fascinating scenic spot on the upper reaches of Azusa River. It commands a great view of the mountains of the nort...
Activities Nakasendo Hike & Erupting Mt Ontake Akira Matsuo Some travelers who plan to visit central Japan are worrying about any trouble by the eruption of Mt. Ontake. Now, however, tr...
12 Two Historical Ponds at Taicho-ji Takako Sakamoto There are two historically important ponds at Taicho-ji Temple in Fukui, which was founded by the famous monk Taicho in the N...
9 Kanazawa Castle View Cathy Cawood A view of Kanazawa Castle's tiled walls and Ishikawa-mon Gate can be had from the row of restaurants and shops near Kenroku-e...
13 Four Seasons of Takasu Seashore Shozo Fujii Echizen Kaigan Seashore covers the areas from Tsuruga to Mikuni. On its northern part, there is Takasu Kaigan Seashore, which...
9 Fox Shrine inside Shibata Shrine Takako Sakamoto Fox Shrine inside Shibata Shrine in Fukui: Although it's small and doesn't stand out, it's been here long before Shibata Shri...
