Savor Local Flavors Like Sesame Tofu and Soba, Plus Shopping at the Shopping Street
About this spot
Along the approach to Eiheiji Temple, this shopping street features restaurants serving sesame tofu and Echizen soba noodles inspired by Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, along with shops selling wooden crafts and Buddhist items. Surrounded by towering cedar trees in a serene atmosphere, you can enjoy casual dining and shopping while savoring the lingering feelings from your temple visit. An ideal spot to experience the quiet charm of Eiheiji's gateway town.
Fireworks details
Name: 永平寺町大燈籠ながし
Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 福井県吉田郡永平寺町・九頭竜川河川敷(松岡地区)
曹洞宗大本山・永平寺の門前町として知られる永平寺町松岡地区で、九頭竜川の河川敷を舞台に行われる夏の灯籠流しです。日が暮れると、たくさんの灯籠が静かに川面に浮かべられ、ゆらゆらと流れていく光景が夕闇の中に浮かび上がります。ご先祖様への想いを込めて灯りを流す伝統行事は、賑やかな夏祭りとはまた違った、しみじみとした情緒を感じさせてくれます。家族で静かに川辺に腰を下ろし、灯りの行方を見守るひとときは、夏休みの特別な思い出になるはずです。
Tips
河川敷は足場が不安定な場所もあるため、小さなお子さん連れは川に近づきすぎないよう注意しましょう。夜は川風で肌寒く感じることがあるので、羽織るものがあると安心です。荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認しましょう。
Tips
Shops line the approach from the Main Gate of Eiheiji. Congestion varies by season and time of day, so consider visiting shops early if you have favorites in mind.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 30 minutes. Perfect timing for a light rest after your temple visit.
Access & map
Eiheiji Shopping Street, Shiji, Eiheiji Town, Yoshida District, Fukui Prefecture 910-1228
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