Departing from Fukui Station! A model course for 1 night and 2 days to enjoy the castle town and hot springs - Maruoka Castle, Maruoka Onsen, etc.

When you arrive at JR Fukui Station, transfer to the Keifuku Bus. The bus terminal is located just outside JR Fukui Station, so changing trains is easy.

First, we will head to Maruoka Castle.

Maruoka Castle is a Hirayama Castle that has the oldest architectural style among existing castle towers, and as its other name, Kasumiga Castle, stands out among the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring, it is a fantastically beautiful castle.
It is a nationally important cultural property, and is a watchtower-shaped castle tower with a two-story exterior and three-story interior, and the stone walls are built using the old method of ``nozura zumi''.It has many gaps and looks rough, but it has good drainage and is safe from collapse even in heavy rain. It is said.
In addition, 400 Yoshino cherry trees are planted within the park, and it has been certified as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots, and the Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival is held in the castle town in April.

Thoughts contained in a short sentence of only 40 characters

The letter written by Honda Sakuzaemon Shigetsugu, a distinguished vassal of Tokugawa Ieyasu and known as Demon Sakusa, to his wife from his camp is said to be an example of a letter that clearly and concisely conveys the business. Even though it is concise and clear, you can feel the kindness of caring for his wife and children in his short sentences.
The ``Japan's Shortest Letter One-stroke Keijo Award'', which receives many entries every year, was started with the motif of a letter by Honda Sakuzaemon Shigetsugu.
As a result of the collective thoughts of many people over the past 20 years, ``Ichigo Keijo: Japan's Shortest Letter House'' was born.

This is the grave of Yoshisada Nitta, a loyal vassal of the Southern Court during the Nanbokucho period. Prefecturally designated historic site.
Yoshisada Nitta was killed during the battle at Toumyo-ji Nawate (present-day Nittazuka, Fukui City), and his body is said to have been buried at this temple, and his belongings are preserved as temple treasures.

Specialties: Char bone sake, bear sashimi
Our hotel is located on the banks of the Takeda River valley. From the natural hot spring bath, you can enjoy the scenery of each season: cherry blossoms and fresh greenery in the spring, heat relief in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and snowy scenery in the winter. For dinner, there are traditional Takeda dishes, especially the char bone sake and bear sashimi, which are must-try dishes.

The oldest private house in Fukui Prefecture, built in the early Edo period. It is one of the most valuable private houses in Japan, with the marks of a round-blade hand ax still remaining in the finishing of the pillars and beams, and the fact that three cross pillars were used to support the shed. It is said to be one. Nationally designated important cultural property.
In mid-June, the beautiful irises are in full bloom in the adjacent irises garden, and in autumn, the garden, which is a nationally registered monument, takes on a colorful landscape that perfectly matches the scenic beauty of each season. It is a historical private house.
The 100 percent soba noodles made with local buckwheat flour from Maruoka at the resting place are also a hidden favorite.