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 Nara..
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-en..
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 is..
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..
Culture Dramatic Kanegasaki Castle Ruins Takako Sakamoto In Tsuruga, Fukui, two major battles were fought; in 1337 between Ashikaga and Nitta Armies, and 1570 between Oda Nobunaga and Echizen..
Area Karuizawa Tokyo is a great city to enjoy, with its unfinishable array of sights, shops and restaurants, but sometimes it's nice to get away for a day or two to somewhere quieter, and enjoy a more tranquil..
8 Seiryu: A Scenic Onsen in Nishiizu Chelsea Bailey Seiryu is one of the many prestigious onsens in Nishiizu offering scenic views, outdoor baths looking into Suruga Bay and trad..
9 Konzenji Temple in Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Konzenji Temple in Tsuruga, Fukui, is located at the foot of Mt. Kanegasaki. The temple was once headquarters of the Nitta Yos..