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The Oda area of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, is known as the birthplace of the ancestors of the Sengoku period warlord Oda Nobunaga, and is a region full of historical romance that developed around Tsurugi Shrine, which is located at the center of the area.
The Oda area is a mountain village located almost in the center of Echizen Town, and is a historic area where Tsurugi Shrine is located.
At the Echizen Oda Cultural History Museum next to Tsurugi Shrine, ancient documents that reveal the history of Oda and the connection between the Oda clan and the area are on display. The Oda Basin, which is a basin-shaped area, is known for the sea of clouds that form in the fall, and it is a popular spot for photography enthusiasts to view the spectacular sea of clouds from the Eboshiyama Observatory, which offers a panoramic view of the Oda Basin. In this article, we will introduce the charms of the Oda area.
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Tsurugi Shrine is known for being the place where Oda Nobunaga's ancestors served as priests. The shrine's red seal, which bears the same crest as the Oda clan crest, is very popular.
This museum adjacent to Tsurugi Shrine exhibits information on the shrine's connection with the Oda clan and the temple bell, a national treasure.
About Echizen-cho Oda Cultural History Museum
A statue of Oda Nobunaga at the birthplace of the Oda clan.
It is modeled after an original work by Seibo Kitamura, who is famous for creating the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Statue, and is a popular photo spot.
About the statue of Oda Nobunaga
This is a relaxing spot where you can see the scenery of a traditional Japanese town, including rice fields, waterwheels, and thatched roofs. The tent sites have been newly built, allowing you to fully enjoy nature.
About the Forest of Eternal Romance
This observation deck offers a panoramic view of the Oda Basin and the Nyu Mountains, and during the autumn cloud season you can enjoy the sea of clouds spreading out over the Oda Basin below.
About Mount Eboshi Observatory
Oda, Echizen Town, is also known as a mecca for Japanese drums, and drum culture has been deeply rooted in the region for a long time. Every August, a Japanese drum festival called "OTAIKO HIBIKI" is held, and Japanese drum teams from all over the country gather in Oda.
The Echizen-cho/Oda area can be reached from Kyoto or Osaka in about 4 hours. For more information on access, please see the following page. We are also running a great rental car cashback campaign.
This rural town is full of diverse charm, including Echizen crab, Echizen daffodils, Echizen ware, and Tsurugi Shrine, as well as seafood and historical culture.
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