Wakasa Wada Beach
Wakasa-wada Beach, near the southwestern tip of Fukui, is a popular summer destination for its soft white sand and shallow, clear blue water. The beach offers peace of mind, as well, with lifeguards on duty during swimming season. This was the first beach in Asia to receive the prestigious Blue Flag Beach certification, for its safety, high quality, and environmental sustainability. The beach has been selected as one of the best 100 sunsets in Japan.
Toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available, and visitors who need a beach wheelchair can borrow one for free. There are over 20 shops along the beach that sell snacks and meals, and they provide rentals of lifejackets, sun parasols, floating swim toys, straw mats for relaxing on the sand, and even boats.
Paid parking is available for visitors coming by car. For visitors coming by train, the beach is roughly a ten-minute walk from Wakasa-Wada Station.
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0770-72-0338（Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association）
- Address
- 福井県高浜町和田
- Prices
- ■Parking fees
Standard vehicles: 1,200 yen/vehicle
Large buses: 3,000 yen/bus
Please contact us for inquiries when using large buses. - Getting There
- 17 min. walk from JR Wakasa Wada Station / 10 min. drive from Ooi Takahama IC on Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
- Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- Approximately 2,000 cars can be accommodated in all nearby parking lots
- Website
- Notes
- There are beach houses around the beach.
AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is available at the first aid station.
Broadcasting facilities are available.
Camping and BBQ are prohibited on the beach.
Tents and tarps must be removed by sunset.
Water bikes are prohibited during the swimming season.
