Echizen Coast (Echizen Town, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Echizen Coast (Echizen Town, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture) is a scenic spot known for its varied coastline facing the Sea of Japan and its bountiful seafood. The name "Echizen" comes from the ancient Echizen Province, and the area has long prospered through fishing and coastal trade. The area is home to reefs and cliffs formed by igneous rocks and erosion, as well as...