Fukui prefecture's Echizen now accessible by bullet train, attracting foreign tourists to its traditional handmade paper heritage.
Japan's second-least visited prefecture, Fukui, has become a new bullet train destination. The March opening of a Shinkansen line to Echizen has attracted foreigners to discover the area's creative and contemplative heritage. Echizen is known for its traditional handmade paper, with the Okamoto Otaki Shrine where villagers worship their goddess of paper, Kawakami Gozen. The shrine is nestled in greenery and exudes ancient Japanese serenity.
July 07, 2024
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