Ike-Kawauchi Wetlands
This area marks the headwaters of the Shō River flowing through the city and is designated as a prefectural natural environment conservation area. Numerous wetland plant communities are found here, notably including willow-leaved cattail and water sedge, which grow only here within the prefecture and represent the southernmost limit of their distribution in Japan. The central area around Aharai Pond boasts a rich insect fauna and provides an excellent habitat for birds as a breeding and resting ground.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- Tsuruga Tourist Information Center 0770-21-8686 Tsuruga Tourism Association 0770-22-8167
- Address
- 福井県敦賀市池河内
- Getting There
- Approximately 15 minutes by car from the Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC / Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from JR Tsuruga Station
