- Experience "KIKUYOI ECHIZEN JOURNEY" with Autonomous Mobility
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ECHIZEN, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Echizen City, Fukui
Prefecture, will offer a two-day, one-night tour for international
tourists, starting on October 10,
2024. The tour will feature autonomous mobility technology,
providing a unique and immersive journey through Echizen's local
culture and historical sites. Echizen Takefu, an area at the heart
of the city, is the only location outside of Kyoto where Murasaki Shikibu, the celebrated
author of "The Tale of Genji," resided. She spent over a year here
with her father, who served as a provincial governor.
This tour allows participants to experience the culture and
history of Echizen through the theme of chrysanthemums, which
Murasaki Shikibu also referenced in her poetry.
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About Echizen
Echizen, which appears in Japan's
oldest historical texts, the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki," was once a
thriving international city where continental culture first flowed
in across the Sea of Japan. The
city was home to a provincial government office (kokufu) that
administered regional affairs on behalf of the imperial court in
Kyoto. This made Echizen a central
hub where politics, culture, and industry converged. Cutting-edge
culture and technology from the continent were exchanged here and
then spread across Japan.
For more information, please visit the Echizen Tourism
Association website:
https://www.echizen-tourism.jp.e.any.hp.transer.com/
Tour Program
1. Cultural Discovery
Echizen is renowned for its traditional crafts, such as Echizen
"washi" (handmade paper) and Echizen "uchi-hamono" (forged blades).
Guests are invited to enjoy immersive experiences in these crafts
and participate in a Heian-era (794-1185) costume photo shoot.
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2. Chrysanthemum Viewing
After a "gagaku" (ancient court music) performance, guests will
ride in autonomous vehicles to privately view chrysanthemums and
chrysanthemum dolls at a venue featuring around 20,000 blooming
chrysanthemum plants, exclusively reserved for night-time
viewing.
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3. Chrysanthemum-themed Dining and Sake Tasting
Following a tour of the historic Teramachi street via autonomous
mobility, guests will enjoy a modern take on Heian-era cuisine,
crafted with chrysanthemum motifs, paired with local sake that
reflects the unique environment of Echizen.
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Tour Overview
Dates: October 10 (Thu.) -
October 14 (Mon.), 2024 (departures
available each day)
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Price: 300,000 yen (tax included)
For detailed schedules and bookings, visit the official tour
website: https://echizen-experience.jp/en/
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