[Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture] Recommended sightseeing spots in the Oda area, the birthplace of Oda Nobunaga's ancestors

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.

Written by

DMO ECHIZEN / Echizen Town Tourism Association

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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Recommended sightseeing spots in Echizen-cho and Oda area of Fukui Prefecture
Tsurugi Shrine
Echizen Town Oda Cultural History Museum
Oda Nobunaga statue
Forest of eternal romance
Mount Eboshi Observatory
Event Information
Access Information

Recommended sightseeing spots in Echizen-cho and Oda area of Fukui Prefecture

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

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.

About Tsurugi Shrine

Echizen Town Oda Cultural History Museum

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

Oda Nobunaga statue

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

Forest of eternal romance

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

Mount Eboshi Observatory

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

Event Information

OTAIKO Hibiki

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.

About OTAIKO Hibiki

Access Information

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.

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Written by

DMO ECHIZEN / Echizen Town Tourism Association

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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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