Sabae / Nan-etsu
Even in Fukui, where many “traditional crafts” are rooted in Japan, the area where traditional crafts such as glasses, Echizen lacquer and Echizen Japanese paper are popular.
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Echizen Soba no Sato
The traditional taste of 90 years in business. You can experience making your own soba at the Experience Dream Factory and enjoy the taste of freshly made soba right on the spot. You can also just simply take a tour of the factory.
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Takefu Knife Village
The Takefu Knife Village is an internationally-recognized production area of forged knives. Its knives have been selected to form a permanent collection in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The 700-year-old traditional technique originated in 1337, when a master of Kyoto during the period of Northern and Southern Dynasties, came to the Echizen region and made not only fighting swords but also sickles for farmers.
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Megane Museum
The Megane Museum is a symbol of Sabae, the city of eyeglasses. You can learn the history of the production of glasses, experience making glasses in the museum workshop, or visit a shop that sells original products from approximately 45 companies around Japan. You can even have your glasses custom-made.
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Tree Picnic Adventure IKEDA
Ikeda Town has one of the largest adventure forests in Japan. Both children and adults can enjoy various activities together amongst the trees.
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Kazurabashi Bridge
The Kazurabashi Bridge is a suspension bridge made of natural vines, with a total length of 44 meters and a height of 12 meters. You can enjoy nature in all four seasons from the center of the bridge.
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