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Site of the Former Residence of a Junior Feudal Retainer
Built in 1866 to house remnants of the Mito Tengu Party who had been placed under the custody of the Obama Domain. Only the surrounding stone walls remain today. On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hit…
- Wakasa
Townscape and Food Pavilion Shikisai-kan Sui-getsu
The Townscape and Food Museum, developed by Obama City as part of its townscape preservation efforts, is housed in the former "Suigetsu" restaurant. Built in the early Meiji period, it served as a central restaurant in Chayamachi throughout the Mei…
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Kohama Townscape Preservation Museum
In June 2008, the Kobanishi District, an area preserving its traditional townscape, was designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. This museum is a traditional Kyoto-style machiya townhouse built d…
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Nakaikemi Wetland (Nakaikemi Village for Human-Nature Inte…
Adjacent to the city center about 2 km from JR Tsuruga Station, you can experience a familiar natural landscape that evokes nostalgia, where medaka fish and diving beetles inhabit the small stream and fireflies flit about in summer. Over 2,000 spec…
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Tateishi Cape Lighthouse
Standing at the very tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, the Tateishi Misaki Lighthouse signals safe passage for ships. Built in 1881, it was the first Western-style lighthouse constructed entirely by Japanese hands. Its retro appearance symbolizes the h…
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Fudō Falls Park
How about enjoying a barbecue party while admiring the beautiful waterfall and listening to birdsong? Please also use the rest facility in the forest, <House of Clear Streams>.
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Nako Beach
Offshore fishing rafts are available, making it a great spot for families.
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Komaki Kamaboko
A shop selling flavorful kamaboko fish cakes. We carry Tsuruga's famous kamaboko and chikuwa fish cakes, as well as many other specialties from Fukui and Tsuruga. Our eat-in corner also offers freshly fried tempura and soft-serve ice cream.
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Windmill Hall (Wakasa Hongo Station)
Wakasa-Hongō Station on the JR Obama Line, serving as the gateway to Ōi Town, is known for its unique station building. Inspired by British fairy tales, it features two hexagonal towers mounted atop its roof. This structure is a relocated version o…
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Minato Tsuruga Float Museum
The Tsuruga Festival floats are on display. Three of the six floats are exhibited, and visitors can view powerful footage of the float procession in the screen theater, as well as see the armor and Noh masks that adorn the floats. The annex, utiliz…
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Takahama Town Local History Museum
The Takahama Town Museum houses valuable materials related to the town's art and craft materials, folk cultural properties, and history.
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Sakuma Memorial Exchange Hall
Commander Tsutomu Sakuma of Submarine No. 6, whose example remains a standard for naval officers to this day. His diaries and personal effects, which convey his thoughts, are on display.
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Shinbo Inn Kinome Ancient Path
The Kinome Old Road, which once served as the gateway to the Hokuriku region, has been traveled by numerous historical figures including Murasaki Shikibu and Matsuo Basho on the road to Imajo.
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Tsunemiya Shrine
The enshrined deity is Empress Jingū, wife of Emperor Chuai at Kibitsu Shrine, revered as the "Goddess of Childbirth." On July 22 each year, a nationally rare ritual called the Sōsan Festival takes place, where the enshrined deity of Emperor Chuai …
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Kokubunji (Obama City)
Wakasa Kokubunji Temple is one of the provincial temples established nationwide during the Nara period by imperial decree of Emperor Shōmu and is designated as a national historic site. The Shakado Hall houses a large seated statue of Shaka Nyorai,…
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【Sustainable Tsuruga】Handmade Oboro Kombu Experience
Tsuruga City is a port of call for the Kitamaebune ships, boasting several components of the Japan Heritage site "A Dream Woven by Men Who Conquered the Rough Seas: The Kitamaebune Port and Shipowners' Village." Experience the local industry of "ha…
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Sotomo (Scenic Coastline)
Located along the northern coast of the Uchitomi Peninsula, these sea caves are a work of art sculpted by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Stretching for approximately 6 kilometers, the area features stunning cliffs and a series of unique rock …
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Wakasa History Museum
The Wakasa History Museum offers visitors a look at southern Fukui’s past. The museum’s exhibits include items that show the region’s history as an imperial food province, a collection of Buddhist art, and displays about the festi…
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Volunteer Tour Guides "Wakasa Storytellers"
Since ancient times, this region has been known as a "food-producing province," supplying the imperial court with salt and seafood. It boasts an abundance of delicious fish and shellfish, such as Wakasa flounder and Wakasa pufferfish…
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Suigekka
A resort hotel standing on the shores of Lake Suigetsu, one of the Five Lakes of Mikata. Guests can enjoy lake views from every guest room, as well as from the lobby, restaurant, and large public bath. Our popular Morning Cruise offers breakfast ab…
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