Attractions

Eight Co., Ltd. Tyrolean Ribbon Factory Tour

Maruoka Town in Sakai City is a major production center for narrow-width textiles, fabrics with a width of 10cm or less. We infiltrated a precious factory said to be the last in Japan capable of mass-producing Tyrolean ribbon, where you can witness…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Eight Co., Ltd. Tyrolean Ribbon Factory Tour

Wakasa Pearl MAMIYA (Mamiya Pearl Farm)

For over half a century, we've cultivated pearls in the waters of Wakasa, Japan's northernmost region. The temperature difference in the seawater, born from the winter cold, creates pearls with a fine, deep luster—a beauty unique to Wakasa Pearls. …

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Wakasa Pearl MAMIYA (Mamiya Pearl Farm)

Try sabiki fishing at the pier! Come empty-handed!

Enjoy sabiki fishing in the calm waters of Tsuruga Bay. We provide bait-ready rod sets, so you can come empty-handed! Even beginners and women can enjoy fishing with ease and peace of mind. Enjoy fishing for small horse mackerel at the pier in fron…

  • Wakasa
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Try sabiki fishing at the pier! Come empty-handed!

Tomb of Niwa Nagahide (Sōkōji Temple)

Nobuhide Niwa, a trusted vassal whom Oda Nobunaga called "a friend and brother," was known alongside Shibata Katsuie as one of the twin pillars of the Oda clan. Nobuhide's grave lies at Sōkōji Temple (founded by Nobuhide as his family temple) in Ts…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Tomb of Niwa Nagahide (Sōkōji Temple)

Fukui Prefecture Hometown Literature Museum

The Fukui Prefectural Library opened on February 1, 2015. It introduces literary works by authors connected to Fukui or depicting Fukui, alongside their original manuscripts and personal belongings, utilizing video and audio materials. It also supp…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Fukui Prefecture Hometown Literature Museum

Saba Kaido Museum

Opened March 8, 2020. This Japan Heritage Guidance Facility introduces cultural properties and festivals in Obama City, including the Japan Heritage site "Saba Kaido" (Mackerel Highway) and another Japan Heritage site, "Kitamae-sen Port and Shipown…

  • Wakasa
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Saba Kaido Museum

Miyazaki Inn

Our on-site cafeteria provides meals tailored to your preferences. Conveniently located near the station and supermarkets, it's perfect for shopping. During winter, we can arrange reservations for fugu (pufferfish) and crab upon request.

  • Wakasa
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Miyazaki Inn

Business Hotel Wave

This is the only business hotel in the neighborhood. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, which can accommodate groups of up to approximately 30 people with advance reservations. Additionally, massage chairs are available free of charg…

  • Wakasa
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Business Hotel Wave

Business Hotel Strom

Strom Business Hotel, nestled along the riverside, offers beautiful views from its windows and a charming atmosphere. With Japanese-style rooms available, it's perfect for business travelers and families alike. Long-term discounts are available.

  • Wakasa
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Business Hotel Strom

Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba

Just a 0-minute walk from our inn in Wakasa-Obama, Fukui Prefecture, lies Ano Beach, renowned for its exceptional water clarity and immense popularity with families. We also operate our own Wakasa pufferfish (torafugu) farm, allowing guests to savo…

  • Wakasa
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Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba

Tomb of Shigemori Komatsu

Komatsu Shigemori Tomb, located near the Minamikawa Sand Control Dam in the former Noda-sho Village (Komatsu District). Komatsu Shigemori was the eldest son of Taira no Kiyomori. Legend holds that people associated with Taira no Shigemori fled to a…

  • Wakasa
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Tomb of Shigemori Komatsu

Hamato

Welcome to Mikata Onsen "Hamato Ryokan". This is a culinary inn where you can savor seafood year-round. Our signature crab dishes feature live, fresh crabs prepared by the owner himself in our kitchen. From spring to summer, experience fishing on t…

  • Wakasa
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Hamato

Shinjo Mountain Stream Village

Enjoy catching fish by hand, fishing, and barbecuing with family and friends. Even beginners can easily catch fish, which you can grill over charcoal right there. Forget your daily routine and relax under the clear sky, surrounded by fresh greenery…

  • Wakasa
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Shinjo Mountain Stream Village

Former Hokuriku Line Tunnel Complex

In 1896, the section between Tsuruga and Fukui on the former Hokuriku Line opened. Particularly challenging was the stretch between Tsuruga and Imajo, characterized by rugged mountains and steep gradients. Twelve tunnels were excavated here, eleven…

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Former Hokuriku Line Tunnel Complex

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 …

  • Wakasa
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Ike-Kawauchi Wetlands

Hikidan Castle Ruins

This flatland castle was built on the hills behind the settlement in southwestern Hikita (elevation approx. 100m). It is said to have been constructed during the Bunmei era (1469–87) by Kubo Hikita, a vassal of the Asakura clan and Lord of Tsushima…

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Hikidan Castle Ruins

Zentokuji Temple

On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, having raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hitachi Province to realize the cause of revering the Emperor and expelling the barbarians, set out for Kyoto. In December, the Tengu Party passed through Ike…

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Zentokuji Temple

Legendary Battlefield of Yoshisada Nitta at Tomyoji-nada (…

According to the Taiheiki (Volume 20), in the first year of the Kōei era (1338), Nitta Yoshisada was heading to relieve Fujishima Castle when he encountered the forces of Spada Takatsune from the Ashikaga-aligned Kuromaru Castle near Tomyoji-nawa. …

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Legendary Battlefield of Yoshisada Nitta at Tomyoji-nada (…

Yuo Pass

The Yuo Pass area has long been a key transportation hub and was frequently the site of battles, including the Genpei War, conflicts during the Nanboku-chō period, and the Ikko Ikki uprising. It is said that in 1578, when Shibata Katsuie improved t…

  • Tannan
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Yuo Pass

Heike Plain

"Heike-daira" is located in the Subara district of the upper Manna River basin (about 40 km from the city center). It is said to be where samurai fleeing defeat in the Battle of Kurikara Pass (or the Battle of Dan-no-ura) during the Genpei War took…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Heike Plain
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