About
Discover zen temples, dramatic coastlines, and a less crowded japan.
Why go
- Underrated prefecture in japan
- Fewer crowds, insane seafood, and total ghibli vibes
- Authentic japan not ruined by tourism
Must try
- Castles in the sky
- Tents suspended in the trees
- Largest buddha statue and pagoda
- Cat temple
- Echizen great buddha
Pro tips
- Accessible via the hokuriku shinkansen
- Less crowded than tokyo or kyoto
Good to know
- Little english information makes planning overwhelming
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