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

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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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Using "Ise katagami" stencils traditionally employed for dyeing kimono and formal wear patterns, we'll create coasters through katayūzen dyeing. Under the guidance of a master artisan, you'll create your own stencil with your favorite pattern and f…

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Founded in 1376, its founding priest was Nikyo. Damaged by war during the Genki era, it received temple grounds from Lord Otani of Tsuruga Castle in 1590 and relocated from Hosen-cho to Kamijima-dera-cho.　This temple was one of three where the Mit…

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This facility opened in April 2007 as the Tomiko Yamakawa Memorial Museum after her birthplace and personal belongings were donated to Obama City. It displays Tomiko's personal belongings and song manuscripts. It was the filming location for the de…

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On refreshing Sunday mornings, we offer freshly harvested vegetables, seafood, flowers, processed goods, and crafts at affordable prices. The market runs from March to December, opening at 9:00 AM and closing when items sell out. *Starting in fisca…

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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 …

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This is a waterfront area developed at Tsuruga New Port. A shallow area paved with stones of various sizes has been created for beachcombing. Benches and flowers have been placed here as a place for relaxation, and restrooms are also available. A f…

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Located beyond Shiohama Beach, you can cook your freshly caught fish right there and enjoy barbecue. Savor delicious food and have a wonderful time.

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Offshore fishing rafts are available, making it a great spot for families.

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Approximately 170 items, including various haniwa clay figures and gold earrings with pendants excavated from ancient burial mounds within Wakasa Town, are on permanent display.

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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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The legend of the 800-year-old nun who ate mermaid flesh and lived to be 800 years old. The cave where she is said to have returned after traveling the nation, helping the poor, and scattering camellia seeds to make flowers bloom. Camellias reminis…

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

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Create Your Own Chopsticks and Explore JapanWakasa Takumi Musubi – A Hands-On Traditional Craft Experience in Obama City, FukuiDiscover the craftsmanship of Wakasa not by simply watching, but by creating with your own hands.Wakasa Takumi Musu…

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Located halfway up the mountain, it offers a panoramic view of Tsuruga City. Summer brings beach activities, while winter offers skiing, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of leisure activities.

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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 P…

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We provide a homey atmosphere and warm hospitality.

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Obama Park is located at the western edge of Obama City, facing Obama Bay and situated at the eastern foot of Mount Kaibouzan. The Aoi River flows through the park, which features monuments to Obama-born late Edo period loyalist and anti-foreign ac…

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