Multi-colored Kakyo Park in Echizen

Kakyo Park in Echizen city, Fukui, was named after the famous Yokyoku song, Hanagatami, which depicts the romance between Emperor Keitai (507–531) and the lover he left behind in Echizen province when he went to Kyoto to become the 26th emperor of Japan. This park is famous for its beautiful cherry trees in spring and of course, for the gorgeous autumn leaves. Although the park is well-known among local people, tourists who come to Fukui have probably never heard of it. When I visited in late November the autumn foliage was at its peak, but not many people were here to enjoy it, despite it being Sunday! This place is surely one of the hidden treasures of Fukui!