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The site in Echizen where Murasaki Shikibu spent about a year and a half around 998, now featuring her golden statue and a recreated Heian garden.

A beloved Echizen autumn tradition since the Edo period, where elaborately crafted chrysanthemum dolls depict historical figures.

The ancient site in Ajimano where Emperor Keitai is said to have held court before ascending the throne, featuring a Man'yoshu botanical garden.

An ancient shrine on a hill overlooking the Echizen plain, venerated by warrior clans and locals through the medieval and early modern periods.

A Soto Zen temple affectionately known as the cat temple, where rescued stray cats live alongside monks and draw cat lovers from across Japan.

A shrine with National Important Cultural Property halls, enshrining the legendary deity who taught papermaking and drawing washi craftspeople from across Japan.

The Imadate district, production center of Echizen washi — a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with over 1,500 years of history.

An ancient Engishiki-listed shrine predating the Nara period, enshrining the spirit of Echizen Province as its regional guardian.

An Engishiki-listed ancient shrine of Echizen venerated for centuries as a guardian of agriculture and industry.

An Engishiki-listed shrine of Echizen enshrining Okuninushi no Mikoto, long serving as a focal point of matchmaking and agricultural faith.