Unknown place to go

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Many Japanese turists do not visit Fukui, Japan. Needless to say, almost no foreign visitor comes to Fukui.
Although it is ranked as the most comfortable place to live, the second highest educated people,
the lowest unemployment prefecture and the fourth of the country's longevity,
many people would not come. Therefore, I would like to introduce this unknown but valuable
country to those who would like to find the place like this.

Ichijo-dani(Valley); Ichijodani is a mountain villege in the southeastern part of Fukui.
It was here that the Asakura warring lords who ruled Echizen
lived for 103 years. The area, which prospered as a castle town,
has been restored to its original appearance.
Some parts of it have been preserved as they are.
You can feel the real hestory of Fukui in 15th century.


Echizen Ono; a histrical, wealthy castle town in the mountain.
It is very famous for its pure water, Sake and Kyoto-like atmosphere. Around the Castle centred upon the city,
there are a lot of temples and Japanese style hotels(ryokan). Canals with an ample of water run
through the whole city. Walking down the streets, you may find several watering places, a sort of well,
where you can take pure water freely. The places are called Oshozu.

The city of Echizen Ono is entirely Kyoto-like style, the streets paved with stone are laid out as a grid,
surrounded by old houses and temples. You will be able to feel Kyoto even if you have never been to Kyoto.

People are really shy and modest. So, they will hardly speak to you on the streets. However, once you
become a guest at a restaurant or hotel, you will be treated like one of their family. They are really kind
and friendly. You may be able to find real Japanese people here.

*If you come by public transport,
JR Fukui Station ~ Echizen Ono station (about 30 minutes)

*If you come by a car, Rent-A-Car
Recommended driving root,
Komatsu Airport(Rent-A-Car) ~ Takayama, Gifu Prf. ~ Kuzuryu Lake(Ono, Fukui Prf.) ~ Echizen Ono ~
Fukui city ~ Tojinbo Cliff(Japan sea) ~ Eiheiji Temple
One night stay is recommendable during the touring.

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