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Summer brings crowds of beachgoers to Wakasa Bay. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor delicious local fish at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?

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Just in front of the inn lies Shikimi Beach. It's a one-minute walk to the beach, making it perfect for summer travel. We also take pride in our winter fugu (pufferfish) and crab dishes. Additionally, you can enjoy fish caught year-round in our…

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The neighborhood of Sancho-machi was once a geisha entertainment district, and offers charming shops and restaurants to explore. In Obama Nishigumi, the samurai once lived alongside the town’s merchants and artisans—today, visitors can …

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This temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō. In the early Heian period (794-1185), it became an imperial temple commissioned by Emperor Murakami, and its name is said to derive from the era name T…

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A rare water castle in Japan, skillfully utilizing natural terrain. Construction began in 1601 when Kyogoku Takatsugu became lord of Wakasa Province. Sakai Tadakatsu became lord in 1634, and the castle was completed in 1641. It served as the reside…

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Approximately 10 minutes from JR Tsuruga Station, Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC, and Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Tsuruga Minami IC. Located in the heart of Tsuruga City, our hotel features cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from the sea, mountai…

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Jomon Roman Park offers an experience of ancient romance. The Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum, housed in a building designed to resemble the belly of a clay figurine, displays artifacts excavated from Jomon-period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE) sites, including d…

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The Jodo Buddhist temple Saifukuji was built in 1368. The temple is best known for its huge garden, more than 4,600 square meters in size. The garden is said to represent the Buddhist land of perfect bliss, with rich greenery in spring and summer, …

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This beautiful white-sand beach faces the nature-rich Kohama Bay. Free use of restrooms, showers, and changing rooms is available, along with ample parking. Located along National Route 27 near the Kohama Nishi Interchange, it boasts excellent tran…

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Chidori-en Wakasa Kaiyu Bazaar offers breathtaking views of Wakasa Bay right before your eyes. In addition to dining areas and souvenir shops, it features a tourist information center showcasing the region's attractions and a foot bath. The attache…

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Shintani Ryokan, with over 50 years of experience, offers reasonable rates ideal for extended business stays. Pride ourselves on a homey atmosphere, providing heartfelt service to each guest to help ensure a stress-free stay. We recommend our inn f…

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This shallow-water beach is popular with anglers, and nearby is the Maruyama Kaiyu Park.

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Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chōbei is a small inn run by a mother and daughter near Mizushima and Suishō Beach. With six room types and meal options to choose from, you can select a plan that fits your travel style. This flexibility is the charm of Chō…

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This former residence of Shibata Gon'emon, a wealthy farmer in Tsuruga during the Edo period, is also known as "Gantōen." Its strolling landscape garden with artificial hills and ponds borrows the scenery of Mount Nosaka, Tsuruga's most prominent p…

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You can experience digging up sweet and delicious sweet potatoes.

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A Soto Zen priest will guide you through Zen practices and etiquette. Why not experience calming your mind amidst the sounds of nature in Kumagawa's satoyama, and deeply reflect inward?

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At Shimokura, we strive to serve our guests dishes made with ingredients of the highest quality and freshness. Our red sea bream, tiger pufferfish (known locally as "Wakasa fugu"), and mahata are all raised with care. We also use Wakasa wakame seaw…

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The Annual Ring Museum is located within Wakasa Town's "Jomon Romance Park." Here, it broadly introduces the findings from annual varve research, annual varves from around the world, and displays specimens of the 70,000-year-old sedimentary layers …

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Experience healing moments in Tsuruga through interactions with chickens, goats, and ponies at our nature-rich farm. This farm practices animal welfare standards rare even nationwide, offering programs where you can learn about the preciousness of …

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Just outside the inn lies the ocean, a location that will delight fishing enthusiasts and surfers. This is a room-only accommodation. The guest rooms feel like visiting grandma's house, perfect for relaxing. They often fill up with regular guests d…

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