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Echizen

Heritage stronghold home to washi, tansu furniture and Echizen knives

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Shibuki Onsen Yurari 10

Shibuki Onsen Yurari

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Shibuki Onsen Yurari is the only onsen resort in Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture, and has two main buildings connected by an ..

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The Arts and Crafts of Echizen

The Arts and Crafts of Echizen

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A virtual event to show the local arts of Echizen; from knife making to washi traditional paper, local artisans have prospered in..

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About Echizen

Explore Echizen City, in Fukui Prefecture, and discover Echizen's famous temples and shrines, experience Echizen's traditional crafts of knife-making, washi and tansu, and enjoy eating local delicacies such as soba and Echizen crab. 

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