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– Experience “KIKUYOI ECHIZEN JOURNEY” with Autonomous Mobility –<\/p>\n

ECHIZEN, Japan<\/span>, Oct. 4, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, will offer a two-day, one-night tour for international tourists, starting on October 10, 2024<\/span>. 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<\/span> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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About Echizen
Echizen, which appears in Japan’s<\/span> 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<\/span>. The city was home to a provincial government office (kokufu) that administered regional affairs on behalf of the imperial court in Kyoto<\/span>. 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<\/span>.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit the Echizen Tourism Association website: https:\/\/www.echizen-tourism.jp.e.any.hp.transer.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Chrysanthemum-themed Dining and Sake Tasting Image: 
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Tour Overview
Dates: October 10<\/span> (Thu.) – October 14<\/span> (Mon.), 2024 (departures available each day)
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Price: 300,000 yen<\/span> (tax included)
For detailed schedules and bookings, visit the official tour website: https:\/\/echizen-experience.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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