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A two-day, one-night trip to Fukui. JR Osaka Station. This time, I’m traveling to Fukui Prefecture. I’m at JR Osaka Station. I’ve never been to Fukui Prefecture. My image of it is that it’s packed with history, has spectacular views of the Sea of Japan, and is rich in mountainous natural beauty. I’d like to actually go there and see what it’s like. I’d like to explore various places. It’s currently over. This trip used the Hokuriku Shinkansen Free Pass, which allows six Shinkansen rides over three days. I didn’t have breakfast, so I’d like to buy an ekiben. The convenience store is quite expensive . There’s a convenience store on the platform, so let’s go check it out. I ‘m taking the Thunderbird to Tsuruga, where I’ll transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen. I only have eight minutes to transfer, so I head straight to the Shinkansen platform without looking back. Why eight minutes? 15 minutes would have been plenty of time to transfer. Then, I saw the convenience store. It cost less than 1,000 yen. Many of the bento boxes feature Kobe beef. They’re 880 yen! Let’s buy some tea, too. Now that we’ve got our bento boxes, let’s get on. Off we go. The Rokko Mountain Traverse Bento is 880 yen, and Oi Ocha is 197 yen. It’s quite bumpy. It includes grilled salted salmon, simmered octopus, rolled omelet , sukiyaki-style beef stew, and simmered sand lance. There are many Akashi specialties. Speaking of Akashi, it’s octopus. We’ll soon arrive in Tsuruga. A bit of a quick jog. If you’ve done it a few times before, you can transfer smoothly. But if it’s your first time, it can be quite hectic. A problem occurs. There’s no need to rush… From here, we’ll use our Hokuriku Shinkansen Free Pass. We board. I’ve ridden the Hokuriku Shinkansen a few times, and it’s a comfortable ride without any shaking. The Thunderbird is bumpy, so… Off we go. It’s about 17 minutes to Fukui Station. After arriving at Fukui Station, we’ll use a car share to head to Eiheiji Temple. We arrived at Fukui Station. There are dinosaurs there, so I’d love to see them! (^^). I’m in Fukui! Seeing this makes me want to! (^^). First, I’ll go dinosaur hunting. In the evening, I’ll take the Shinkansen again, heading to Awara Onsen. Which way is the escalator? It’s confusing because in Osaka you get on the right side. That’s it! A dinosaur bus. Is it the bus to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum? There don’t seem to be many dinosaurs. Fewer than I expected. Is it just that dinosaur? Instead, there’s a bronze statue of an important person. I checked and it was on the other side! Dinosaurs!! There are three life-size dinosaur robots. By the way, the whole Fukui Station looks like this. Apparently there are others too. It’s impressive up close. The dinosaur robots operate daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. You can see special performances (movements and sounds) at 0:00 and 30 minutes past the hour. It’s exactly 9:00 AM now. Great timing. My trip to Fukui is off to a good start (^^). There are two more over there. Fukui, the kingdom of dinosaurs. Fukui Prefecture is one of the largest dinosaur fossil discoveries in Japan. It ranks first in Japan in both number and variety of dinosaurs discovered. Over 80% of dinosaur fossils discovered in Japan are from Fukui Prefecture. This dinosaur has been making noises for a while now. I wonder if this is a Fukuiraptor. Now that I’ve had my fill of dinosaurs, I’m off to get my car. It’s located near the ruins of Fukui Castle. The moat is here . It’s located right next to Fukui Station . The stone walls are impressive. Currently, the Fukui Prefectural Office and Fukui Prefectural Assembly Building stand on the site of the castle. Parts of the stone walls and moat remain. Judging by the size of the stone walls, it must have been a very large castle. The stone walls stretch all the way to the other side. This time, I rented a car from Times Car Share . It cost 4,290 yen for a six-hour rental. This time, I chose the easy-to-drive Aqua. It’s about a 30-minute drive from here to Eiheiji. We’re almost there. Various shops pop up. We arrive at Eiheiji. There’s plenty of parking. I choose a safe parking spot. It seems like it’s quite a walk from here. It’s an 8-minute walk from here. The road continues to slope. There are countless cheap parking lots along the road. There’s a 300 yen parking spot over there, too. I didn’t do enough research. Some places offer free parking if you buy a certain amount of souvenirs. We’re almost there. Eiheiji. This Zen temple was founded by Zen Master Dogen in 1244 (Kangen 2). Its strictness as a place of training is also evident. Even today, about 150 unsui (training monks) continue their daily practice of “shikantaza” (simple meditation). There’s a guide map. This area covers approximately 330,000 square meters. There are over 70 temples scattered throughout. Today, we’ll tour the main areas. There’s a beautiful amount of moss growing there. There’s a chozuya (purification fountain). There’s no ladle. Behind it is a beautiful area. It’s easy to miss, but you can also purify yourself. Let’s go and pray. The majesty of the area is apparent from here. Admission is 700 yen for adults. The large building in front of you is Kisshokaku. Visitors first pass through this building to enter the Eiheiji temple grounds. This time, we’ll mainly be looking at the “Seven Halls of the Garan.” The Garan is the temple’s main building complex. It’s sparkling clean. In this room, a video (about 10 minutes) will be playing introducing the history of Eiheiji, the training process, and proper etiquette for worship. The first highlight is located on the second floor of the Sasshōkaku. Caution is advised when taking photos. Amazing! This is the 156-tatami “Etenjo no Ma” (Painted Ceiling Room). Built in 1930 (Showa 5), the ceiling painting is by a famous Kaga artist of the time. Looking around, there are only pictures of flowers. There are also “search pictures” with women, squirrels, Chinese lions and other figures hidden. I couldn’t find them… Next, we’ll go to see the Seven Halls of the Temple. We’re currently in this area. What you see in front of you is the Chujakumon Gate. This gate is located in front of the Butsuden Hall, and passing through here will take you into the central temple complex. Let’s go and see the Sanmon Gate. This Sanmon Gate is not just a gateway; it is a symbolic barrier to the world of enlightenment. The second floor of the Sanmon Gate houses the Shaka Triad and statues of the Sixteen Arhats. It is not open to the public. That’s it! Statues of the Four Heavenly Kings are enshrined here. They are usually depicted with ferocious expressions, wearing armor and holding weapons or sacred objects. They symbolize the power to defeat evil. There were also statues on the opposite side. In front of us is the “Bell Tower.” The sound of rain in the silence is soothing. I wonder what the characters here mean. Climbing this is the Chujakumon Gate. Behind us is the Daikuin Temple. About 10 unsui (training monks) prepare three meals a day here. The corridors are also spotless, being wiped down every morning . And then there’s the Butsuden. Located in the center of the seven halls, the Butsuden is an Important Cultural Property, built in 1902 (Meiji 35). It also serves as a place where prayers for world peace and the well-being of all people are offered twice a day . Looking back, we can see the Sanmon Gate. The Butsuden was rebuilt after several fires. The current Buddhist temple is a modern relic. On the left is the monks’ hall, a space the size of one tatami mat. It’s a place where zazen, meals, and sleep are practiced. Next, we head to the Dharma hall. Wow! What an impressive staircase! The Dharma hall comes into view. The hall was rebuilt in 1843 (Tenpo 14) at the end of the Edo period and designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2019. Climbing this hall leads to the Dharma hall. It’s the highest building in Eiheiji. It’s where morning services and various memorial services are held, as well as where the head priest gives sermons to the monks. It’s the central lecture hall of the temple. Next, we head to Shoyoden, a sacred place for the Soto sect dedicated to Zen Master Dogen. Photography is prohibited, so I’ll stop here. I’ve already seen the main sights, so I’ll head down. The staircase leading down is also impressive. This is the Chujakumon Gate seen from the Dharma hall. The view from here was also spectacular. A gyodzume drum. It is used to signal when meals are ready. This is the Daikuin. The elevator, still in operation since the temple’s completion, is believed to be one of the oldest in Japan. A pestle! The huge wooden rod placed in front of the Daikuin is called a “pestle.” Touching this rod is customary for good luck. This is the bathhouse. Monks purify their bodies with a bath every morning and evening. At Zen temples, physical purity and mental purity are considered one and the same. Bathing is also part of daily training. With this, we’ve seen almost all the main sights. Since there were few tourists at the time, we were able to tour the temple in a calm and quiet atmosphere. It would have been better if it had rained to experience the atmosphere of a Zen temple. Next, we headed to the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins. Sesame tofu. The Ichijodani Asakura Ruins are about a 16-minute drive away. This is a group of ruins, including the castle town and residence of the Asakura clan, a feudal lord during the Sengoku period, in Fukui Prefecture. It’s famous for its excellent preservation of vestiges of Sengoku-era culture and lifestyle. It’s a Sengoku romance. We cross mountains along the way, so it’s quite a mountainous path. We’re almost there. Arrived. Parking is free. Here’s an overview. The ruins cover a fairly large area. It seems like a lot of filming locations have been used here. Let’s start by heading to the most famous spot. It’s a beautiful place. You can really feel the history as you stroll. The Asakura Mansion is almost here. It’s in sight! The remains of the residence where the fifth head of the family, Asakura Yoshikage, lived are located on a 6,500-square-meter site surrounded on three sides by earthworks and moats. Perhaps this area is also an archaeological site. And here is the remains of the Asakura Mansion gate. There were lots of carp here. Let’s go inside. The gate structure is typical of samurai residences and mansions from the Sengoku period. Only the foundations of the building remain. In 1573, the Asakura clan was defeated by Oda Nobunaga, and the castle town was burned to the ground. Excavations of the ruins began in 1967. In 1971, 278 hectares, including Ichijodani Castle, were designated a National Special Historic Site. The remains of the bathhouse are worth a visit. The site is on a slight hill, so you can see the entire area from above. This is what it looks like from above. These are the remains of the bathhouse. The fact that it had a private bathhouse within the building, rare in medieval Japan, suggests the affluence of the Asakura clan’s lifestyle. Officially, the bathhouse remains are called “Bathhouse Garden.” The name first appeared in other Edo-period documents. Its use during the Sengoku period remains a mystery. Let’s go down and see the remains of the garden. All remains are protected. Every single stone is a cultural asset. I hope they can recreate the Asakura Castle. Next, we’ll go see the castle town. We’ll head to the “Restored Townscape.” This is one of the most popular attractions among the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins. Admission is 330 yen for those 15 years of age and older. This zone, based on the results of excavations, recreates the castle town from the Sengoku period. It’s a tourist spot where you can experience the lifestyle and structure of the town. The townscape from approximately 200 to 400 years ago has been faithfully recreated using excavated foundation stones and artifacts. It feels like you’ve traveled back in time. These are likely townhouses for commoners. Let’s go inside one. There are exhibits inside, including townhouse construction tools . There are many townhouses like this, offering a glimpse into life back then. This is a samurai residence. Inside, there are exhibits of armor and other items. This is a recommended spot for history buffs, families, and photography enthusiasts. It’s about time to head to Fukui Station. There are shops I’d like to try near Fukui Station. I’ve arrived at the car-share parking lot. My next stop is “Europaken Main Store.” It’s about a 14-minute walk from Fukui Station. This is it. Europaken Main Branch. The original sauce katsudon. Apparently the sauce, breadcrumbs, and rice are what make it so delicious. Katsudon set. I’ll go for that. The first floor was full, so we went to the second floor. The retro feel is nice (^^). There was a nice private room-like seat available (^^). Here’s the menu. I chose this. The katsudon can be cut into small pieces. This set comes with three types. Katsudon set 1,400 yen. The moment you open the lid, the soft aroma of the fragrant sauce rises, instantly whetting your appetite. The color is mouthwatering. The katsudon set comes with miso soup, pickles, and salad. Is this an extra sauce? Thinly sliced high-quality loin and thigh meat. The cutlet is coated in fine, special breadcrumbs and deep-fried in lard until crispy. It’s drenched in a secret sauce based on Worcestershire sauce and a variety of spices. Wow, so delicious! The sweet Worcestershire sauce and the cutlet deep-fried in non-greasy lard are exquisite. The Worcestershire sauce tasted like nothing I’d ever tasted before. The cutlet was delicious, but I was also impressed by the deliciousness of the Worcestershire sauce here. The cutlet was insanely huge (^^). The aroma of the sauce alone was enough to make a meal (^^). Next, we headed to Awara Onsen. Habutae Mochi Sou Honpo Matsuokaken. We came here to buy habutae mochi, a Fukui specialty. Matsuokaken was founded in 1897 and is the originator of Fukui’s famous confection, “habutae mochi.” I was short on time, so this was it. Habutae mochi is 140 yen each. I was running out of time for my Shinkansen train. I got lost and was running just in time . I somehow managed to make it. It’s only one stop to Awara Onsen. I just ran at full speed, so I’m pretty exhausted. Let’s soothe my exhaustion with a bath at Awara Onsen (^^). The hotel where I’m staying in Awara Onsen tonight is Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Seiunkaku. This time I got the largest room with an open-air bath. But it’s Oedo Onsen. I was able to make a reasonable reservation (^^). Dinosaur footprints. The shuttle bus should be there by now. I’ve arrived at the hotel. The room looks like this. I was able to enjoy a little luxury (^^). Relaxing in the open-air bath. I’ll post more details about the hotel in a separate video. Day 2. It’s raining. The weather hasn’t been great on this trip to Fukui… I’m heading to Tojinbo now. Let’s head to the bus stop. Tojinbo seems like a place that would look good in the rain. It takes about 30 minutes from Awara Onsen to Tojinbo. There are only a few buses per hour on weekdays. The weather is even worse. It looks like the sightseeing boats have been canceled… Arrived at Tojinbo. There’s a locker over there, so I’ll leave my luggage there. A small locker here costs 300 yen. As expected. Let’s pull ourselves together and head on. This is the main street leading to Tojinbo. There’s Tojinbo Tower. Some shops aren’t open yet, but there are plenty. The weather feels like the end of a suspense drama. They’re still in the preparation stage for opening. There are a lot of seafood restaurants. I wonder if we’ll be at Tojinbo soon? Tojinbo is a scenic spot with sheer cliffs facing the Sea of Japan. It features 20-25m-high columnar joints (hexagonal) stretching for about 1km, as well as a terrain resembling rows of square rock pillars. It ‘s geologically extremely rare, being “pyroxene andesite columnar joints,” and has been designated a national natural monument. The name Tojinbo comes from the monk “Tojinbo,” who is said to have existed from the late Heian period to the Kamakura period. Tojinbo was a violent monk who lived at a temple in Echizen Province. It’s said that one day, after a fight with a fellow monk, he was thrown off this cliff into the sea. His spirit, along with the raging waves of the Sea of Japan, began to terrorize people… This legend is said to be the origin of the place’s name. It’s a scene I often saw on TV in the past (^^). The culprit was cornered around there. Let’s go down to the bottom. Huh? It’s operating here. But it’s closed, so it must be canceled. It’s raining, so it’s slippery. Let’s go over there. There’s a model of Tojinbo. When magma cools and solidifies, it shrinks in volume, apparently creating regular cracks (joints). It’s raining, so we’ll be extra careful. That’s the sightseeing boat dock. This is scary. I feel like I might slip and fall. I’m walking very carefully. The rain’s getting heavier. If I were cornered here, I’d probably confess immediately. I’m the culprit. It’s a sheer cliff. It must be a completely different view on a clear day. It’s time to head back. Right before our eyes is Oshima Island. It’s long been worshipped as the island of the sea god. I hope there’s a shop open. Crab. Shiosai no Yakata Yashiro. The first floor of this shop is a souvenir shop, and the second floor is a restaurant . It looks like the rain has stopped. Crab shell 660 yen. The crab roe smells wonderful. It’s chock-full of crab roe (^^). Wow, so delicious. It’s warmed up, so the flavor is even better (^^). There’s even a little crab meat. We were given a complimentary clear soup. It must be even more appreciated in winter. It’s been a while since I’ve had crab roe, and it was delicious (^^). A jinbaori (Japanese traditional hat). Unfortunately, I couldn’t take the sightseeing boat. So, I headed to Tojinbo Tower. There are more tourists now. This restaurant looked nice, too. The shops at Tojinbo are pushing grilled squid. Turning here, we reach Tojinbo Tower. It has a retro feel. It opened in 1964 (Showa 39). Can’t you get in from this way? This is the entrance. The admission fee was 500 yen for adults. Apparently, Tojinbo Tower is privately owned. We’re almost there. This is the view from a height of 55 meters. There’s also a telescope, but it costs money. You can get a good view of Oshima Island from here. This is Tojinbo Shopping Street, where we were earlier. You can only see a little bit of Tojinbo ^_^;. Apparently, you can see Benkei’s hiding hole. It’s the hole Yoshitsune and Benkei used to escape. That’s it. From here, you can see 360 degrees. It’s time to head down. We head back to Awara Onsen. The bus stop is just ahead. It’s back in service! I’d like to come back on a sunny day. Awara Yunomachi Station. There’s a foot bath right next to the station, so I came here for that. Heavy rain again. Ashiyu. It’s free to use, but a 100 yen cleaning fee is required. The opening hours are long. This is a hot spring with water directly from the source, and you can enjoy it in five baths. The temperature ranges from 39 degrees to a maximum of 43 degrees. This is Ichinoyu, a foot bath at 38 degrees. It feels great ! There is a grassy square in front of you. The interior has a Taisho-era romantic feel. This is the hottest foot bath. It’s time to head back to the station. It was a stylish foot bath (^^). Right next to it is the Awara Onsen Food Stall Village. It opens around 5:00 PM. There are various types of shops, including ramen. Another reason I came here was to ride the Echizen Railway. I came here to experience the local, retro atmosphere. It felt nostalgic. The scenery was soothing. I had some habutae mochi. Apparently, habutae mochi is named after the high-quality silk fabric “habutae,” a specialty of Fukui. It’s incredibly soft. When I ate it, it was as fine-grained as silk. It melted in my mouth. The train arrived. The view from the window is also a pleasure. It’s a single-car train. It leisurely runs through the Echizen Plain. The green countryside is beautiful. If the weather had been clear, I’d have been able to see the Hakusan mountain range. Finally, I arrived at Fukui Station. Finally, I went for some Echizen soba. There were dinosaurs here, too! In stark contrast to the previous stop, it’s now in the city. Amida Soba Fukunoi. This place is listed as one of Tabelog’s Top 100 Restaurants. The restaurant offers both counter and table seating. Here’s the menu: Echizen Oroshi Soba (980 yen). It’s topped with green onions and bonito flakes, flat-cut buckwheat noodles, and a grated daikon radish broth. The soba is made with 100% local Fukui buckwheat flour. I started off with the soba noodles alone. They had the original soba aroma and a chewy texture. The spicy grated daikon radish added a refreshing kick. Though it’s 100% buckwheat, it wasn’t gritty at all. Echizen soba is said to have originated in the late Edo period, when Matsudaira Shungaku, the feudal lord of Fukui, ordered his retainers to serve local soba noodles topped with grated daikon radish upon his return from Edo. The firmness of the noodles, smooth texture, and strong buckwheat aroma, along with the spicy grated daikon radish, made a wonderful combination with the refreshing broth. I finished off the meal with soba soup. It’s near Fukui Station. Highly recommended for those who want to quickly enjoy some authentic soba. My trip to Fukui has come to an end. I’m off to buy some souvenirs. Where can I find habutae mochi? I’m sure they sell it, but there it is . Habutae mochi, 777 yen. And with that, I’ll say goodbye to Fukui. Fukui was just the right amount of comfortable, both in terms of scenery and food. The imposing cliffs of Tojinbo and the quiet flow of time in Ichijodani. The refreshing taste of Echizen oroshi soba. The soft sweetness of habutae mochi. I was comforted by the simple, timeless flavor. It ‘s not flashy, but it’s one I’ll want to return to again and again. That was my destination, Fukui. Next, I’m heading to Toyama Prefecture. What kind of city is Toyama? 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