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Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
One for the Japanese history buffs, the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins comprise the open excavation and partial reconstruction of what was once an important commercial, cultural and military centre....Yokokan Garden
Sadly destroyed by air raids during World War II, Yokodan Garden and the Fukui Matsudaira Villa were thoughtfully restored in 1982 and are now regularly cited as one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens...Tojinbo Cliffs
Named for a monk who is said to have fallen to his untimely death from this point, the Tojinbo Cliffs are a unique and somewhat perplexing rock formation on the Sea of Japan. Along a 1km stretch of t...Echizen Ono Castle
Referred to as the ‘Castle in the Sky’, Echizen Ono is a 20th century reconstruction of the original structure dating from the 16th century. Sitting on a hilltop around 250 metres above the ground, w...Maruoka Castle
First constructed in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, Mauroka Castle lays claim to being one of Japan’s last remaining castles. In truth, only the keep (main tower) and supporting walls are originally, and...
