Attractions

Kumano Shrine

This shrine in the Imadera settlement marks the entrance to the hiking trail up Mount Aoba. Two large ginkgo trees serve as landmarks.

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Kumano Shrine

YUMIKATSURA MUSEUM WAKASA

BRIDAL LAND WAKASA, a wedding dress mecca, opens in Wakasa Town this April. The YUMIKATSURA MUSEUM WAKASA, featuring dresses by world-renowned bridal fashion designer YUMI KATSURA, permanently displays approximately 60 pieces, including archival dr…

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Taste Experience

Example: Mihama Local Cuisine "Heshiko Cooking Experience" Using Mihama Town's traditional heshiko, participants will prepare and savor various dishes. ※Other Local Cuisine Experience, Mihama Ota-produced 'Soba Noodle Making Experience', etc.

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Taste Experience

Raft Fishing Experience

Three units (each with a toilet) are installed in the calm waters of Tsuruga Bay, close to the sandy beach, and stable. Large sunshade tents (with tables), rest areas, and other facilities are also available, making it easy to enjoy meals. making i…

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Raft Fishing Experience

Mushroom Forest Pottery Gallery

At the pottery museum built to commemorate the discovery of a kiln pit site within the "Mushroom Forest," you can experience pottery making and painting.

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Mushroom Forest Pottery Gallery

Nature & Outdoor Experiences

Example: Rowing Experience Boating is a sport that demands teamwork. If one person strains too hard, or slacks off, progress is impossible. Only when all four rowers synchronize their breathing to the coxswain's commands do they glide smoothly acro…

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Nature & Outdoor Experiences

House of Wakasa Washi

Handmade Wakasa washi paper. We make paper in the size of a color paper.

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House of Wakasa Washi

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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Kohama Townscape Preservation Museum

The Mountain Maple Trees of Mandokuji Temple

The crimson of the mountain maple leaves beautifully complements the dry landscape garden, soothing the eyes of visitors. The principal image, a wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai, and the ink-on-silk painting of Miroku Bosatsu are truly worth se…

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The Mountain Maple Trees of Mandokuji Temple

Nishiura Beach

Nishiura Coast, located on the western side of Tsuruga Bay, is an area offering beautiful scenery perfect for a drive. The renowned poet Matsuo Basho himself stayed at Nishiura's Iroga Beach as the conclusion to his "Oku no Hosomichi" journey, leav…

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Nishiura Beach

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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Tateishi Cape Lighthouse

Village of Famous Waters

At the rest area near the entrance to Uriwari Meisui Park, we sell products made with Uriwari water and local specialties. We also sell locally grown vegetables and other produce.

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Village of Famous Waters

Taneumi Beach

Located along National Route 8, it's conveniently close to a convenience store. Facilities such as showers are also well-equipped.

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Taneumi Beach

Ano Beach

The water is clean, making it safe for families with children to enjoy swimming. The guesthouse is right next to the beach, making it perfect for overnight guests.

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Ano Beach

National Wakasa Bay Youth Nature Center

Surrounded by the sea, mountains, and other natural wonders, we hope you will nurture a rich spirit through various experiences such as sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and green watching.

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National Wakasa Bay Youth Nature Center

Kōtoku-ji Temple

A Jōdo Shinshū temple in Tsuruga City. Its main hall, built in the early Edo period, has been preserved almost unchanged to this day, making it a valuable structure that exemplifies the form of early Jōdo Shinshū main halls. Designated as a Prefect…

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Kōtoku-ji Temple

Kagura Wooden Tablet Pilgrimage

Exploring Kibijingu Shrine Exploring Kagura Shopping StreetAt Kagura-cho 1-chome Shopping Street, located before the large torii gate of Kibitsu Shrine, wooden plaques (¥700 each) inscribed with words connected to each shop are available. They are …

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Kagura Wooden Tablet Pilgrimage

【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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【Sustainable Tsuruga】Handmade Oboro Kombu Experience

Hayase Beach【Opening in 2024】

This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores.For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from Mo…

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Hayase Beach【Opening in 2024】

Nibu Auto Campground [No Opening in 2025]

The site features fully equipped, sectioned auto campsites along with shower and toilet facilities (advance reservations accepted). While it's a 5-minute walk from the beach, nearby attractions include fishing ponds and tennis courts. During th…

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Nibu Auto Campground [No Opening in 2025]
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