Take a trip with your girlfriends to Fukui! Enjoy a day trip driving along the coast of Minami-Echizen. Explore the Kono area, with its retro vibes and its historic past with the Kitamae-bune ships
Are you thinking of taking a trip to Fukui with your girlfriends? Check out Minami-Echizen Town, with its delicious food, hot springs, and old school streets and many other photo-worthy spots along the way! Breathe in the fresh air here and make wonderful memories together.
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- Afraid of not knowing the story behind the Kitamae-bune shipowners? Tour the Kitamae Shipowner Ukon Family Residence with a knowledgeable tour guide!
- Souvenirs from Minami-Echizen available for sale at Ukon Family Residence
- Kitamae-bune Shipowner Residence’s Okazu-miso
- Have some French food for lunch at Ura!
- Chill at Seaside Park while watching the Sea of Japan
- Admire the beautiful sunset at Kono Seaside Onsen Yubae!
- Getting to Kono in Minami-Echizen
- Ending Notes
Afraid of not knowing the story behind the Kitamae-bune shipowners? Tour the Kitamae Shipowner Ukon Family Residence with a knowledgeable tour guide!
Gather at the Kono Kitamae Shipowner Street. Parking is available in front of the Ukon Family Residence.
See a replica of the Kitamae-bune ships!
The Kitamae-bune ships were cargo ships that sailed irregularly between Osaka and Hokkaido through the Sea of Japan from the mid-Edo Period to the 1900s, stopping at ports along the way to trade goods. The Ukon Family were one of the major shipowners of the Kitamae-bune from the Tenmei (1780s) to the Kansei (1789-1801) eras in the Edo Period. Following the decline of the Kitamae-bune ships, the family brought in steamships and furthered the modernization of the maritime industry, while also going into the marine insurance industry. They succesfully transitioned their business and later set up the company Nippon Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd., which remains till today. There is a garden on the hill behind the former family residence, where the Seiyokan stands. The two buildings are connected by a walking path, from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Sea of Japan.
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Have an even more enjoyable visit with our knowledgeable tour guides!
Get to hear lots of interesting stories behind the exhibits by booking a tour with our guides. Every guide has their own snippets of information to share, which makes for a different experience with every guide. (Fee required)
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Giving off a stately atmosphere
An open tea room with natural light streaming in from the garden
Important records and archives
Souvenirs from Minami-Echizen available for sale at Ukon Family Residence
Can’t miss out on doing some shopping while traveling! You can buy some souvenirs and local specialties unique to Minami-Echizen at Ukon Family Residence.
*Specific products are subject to availability.
Glass float budvases
Ogon-no-Ume (Golden Plum)
Kobumochi-kun
Kitamae-bune Shipowner Residence’s Okazu-miso
Sold in a set of 3 different types of miso – house miso, buckwheat miso, and farmer’s miso.
Have it with grilled onigiri (rice balls), ochazuke, chilled cucumbers…it goes well with anything!
Head to Seiyokan atop the hill
There are quite a few flights of stairs, so wear comfortable shoes!
Seiyokan is built on the hillside located behind the Ukon Family Residence. A magnificent view of the Sea of Japan awaits after ascending the stairs.
Was worth the climb!
The Monk’s Rock, which looks like a monk with his palms pressed against each other
Contrasting with the traditional Japanese architecture of the main residence, Seiyokan’s interior is inspired by Spanish-style decor
The highlight of traveling – lunch!
Have some French food for lunch at Ura!
This restaurant serves up healthy French-inspired dishes. Enjoy a relaxing time with your loved ones here.(Reservations required)
*Menu items are seasonal.
Enjoy the view of the Japanese garden outside from inside the restaurant.
So full! Let’s take a little walk!
Chill at Seaside Park while watching the Sea of Japan
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Got ourselves something to drink from the convenience store nearby
Heading to the next destination by car!
Admire the beautiful sunset at Kono Seaside Onsen Yubae!
Rejuvenate your mind and body as you warm yourself up by taking a relaxing soak in this hot spring bath, which gives a magnificent view of the Sea of Japan. After your bath, you can also enjoy some fresh seafood while enjoying the view of the sea at the lounge located at the second floor.
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Some fresh seafood caught off the waters of Minami-Echizen!
Getting to Kono in Minami-Echizen
Ending Notes
How was the special feature on Minami Echizen-town one-day girls' trip?
2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Osaka! Minami Echizen town where you can go as soon as you think of it.
We are waiting for everyone with delicious gourmet food and hot springs ♡