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Witness 700 Years of Echizen Cutlery Craftsmanship
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Witness 700 Years of Echizen Cutlery Craftsmanship

About this spot

This facility in the Echizen cutlery production area combines craftsmen's workshops and a direct sales shop. It showcases over 700 years of history in Echizen blade-forging. You can watch craftspeople work at their forges up close, an impressive experience for children. The attached shop displays knives renowned for their cutting edge, allowing you to appreciate how traditional craftsmanship is preserved today.

Season & hours

Name: 越前市サマーフェスティバル ふるさと祭り

Date & time: 8/14 (Fri)–8/15 (Sat) 17:00–21:00

Venue: 福井県越前市・武生中央公園

越前市民に親しまれる武生中央公園を舞台に、8月14日・15日の2日間開催される市を代表する夏祭りです。広々とした園内にステージや模擬店が並び、ステージイベントで賑わったあと、夜には夜空を彩る花火が打ち上げられます。日中は子どもの遊び場としても人気の公園が、夜には家族連れで埋め尽くされる祭り会場に姿を変える様子は、越前市の夏を象徴する光景です。

Tips

花火観覧にはレジャーシートがあると便利です。園内は広いため、はぐれないよう待ち合わせ場所を決めておきましょう。荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認しましょう。

Source: echizen-festival.com

Tips

It's convenient to drive from Kura-no-Tsuji. Workshop operations vary by day, so confirm before visiting if you want to watch the craftspeople work.

Best time to visit

Takes about 1 hour. Choose times when craftspeople are actively working for a better experience.

Access & map

〒915-0031 Fukui Prefecture, Echizen City, Yokawacho 22-91

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