🌊 Kitamae-Senshu Street ⚓ Kitamae-Senshu Street is a historical street centered around the Ukonke and Nakamura-ke, who built great wealth as buying and loading shipowners. Eleven cities and towns related to Kitamae ships have been recognized as Japan Heritage. 👏 The cultural properties that make up the story recognized as Japan Heritage in Minamiechizen-cho Kono include "The House of Kitamae Shipowners Ukonke," "The European-style Mansion of the Old Ukonke," and "The Nakamura Residence." Each residence is open to the public. Inside "The House of Kitamae Shipowners Ukonke," there are displays that recreate the lives of merchants and materials introducing the trading routes of the time, creating an irresistible space for history lovers. The "Old Ukonke Residential Western Mansion," built on a hill behind the main house, was constructed as a villa for Ukonke and is designated as a registered tangible cultural property. Modern designs can be seen in various places! "The Nakamura Residence" is a large-scale residence of Kitamae shipowners, featuring a unique layout and a three-story tatami room. Each building showcases unique craftsmanship, allowing you to see different constructions! Enjoy the unique scenery cultivated by the climate, lifestyle, and occupations of the Kono area in Minamiechizen-cho! You can feel the romance of the history of Kitamae shipowners who survived bravely in the majestic Sea of Japan! Address: 2-15 Kono, Minamiechizen-cho, Nanjō-gun, Fukui Prefecture TEL: 0778-48-2196 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed: Wednesdays and from December 29 to January 3 Access 〇 For those coming by car (From Kansai and Chukyo areas) - About 20 minutes via National Route 305 from Hokuriku Expressway Nanjo Smart I.C. - About 40 minutes via National Route 8 northbound, Echizen Kouno Shiokaze Line, and National Route 305 from Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga I.C. (From Ishikawa and Fukui areas) - About 20 minutes via National Route 305 from Hokuriku Expressway Nanjo Smart I.C. - About 30 minutes via National Route 8 southbound from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu I.C., then National Route 305 from Sakurabashi Crossing 〇 For those coming by train About 40 minutes by Fukutetsu Bus Ōjibo-Kōno Line from Happiline Takefu Station or Echizen Railway Takefu Station, or about 30 minutes by taxi.