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This beach is ideal for families, blessed with conditions that minimize wave impact thanks to the rias coastline unique to Wakasa Bay.

• Wakasa

Just beside Mikata Station stands the Mikata Stone Kannon. As you climb the stone steps, you'll find a stone rooster partway up. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi, carving the Kannon statue overnight, heard the rooster crow at dawn and left the right …

• Wakasa

This is a beach where you can spend time peacefully. There's also a campground nearby where you can enjoy yourself. The beach will be open for swimming in 2024. The opening period will be from mid-July to the end of August. Please note that the bea…

• Wakasa

This beach exudes a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Renowned for its scenic beauty—from the charming streets of Takenami to sunsets painting the coastline—it attracts many visitors who stay at local inns. The 2024 operating period is from Friday, July 5…

• Wakasa

A three-tiered waterfall plunging 100 meters from Mount Arajima, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. The waterfall's name originates from a legend that "Buddha Gozen," beloved by Taira no Kiyomori and renowned as a master dancer who also appears i…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

2025 Beach Season July 12 (Sat) – August 24 (Sun) This beach features wide steps, making it sand-free and easy to rest on. It has rocky areas perfect for exploring the shore and is a comfortably spacious beach, making it ideal for families with you…

• Wakasa

The entrance and exit feature a ramp with handrails, making it safe for children and the elderly. This beach is recommended for those who enjoy scuba diving.【Beach】Rocky and Gravel BeachThe beach will open in 2024. Opening Period: July 10th to Au…

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The newly developed beach in Mobara. With a parking lot and restrooms right next to it, the concrete and gravel shoreline makes this a safe beach for young children.【Beach】Gravel beachThe beach will open in 2024. Operating Period: July 10th to Au…

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The artificial beach bustles with many beachgoers seeking the sea every year.【Beach】Concrete BeachThe beach will be open for swimming in 2024, but facilities such as restrooms and showers will be unavailable. Opening Period: July 10th to August 2…

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From Taka Beach, you can see the beautiful Wakasa Bay and the offshore rocks. It is well-known in the Keihanshin and Chukyo areas, attracting many tourists seeking its tranquil atmosphere and clear waters.

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Founded by the great monk Taichō, this site is said to have flourished greatly from the late Heian period through the Kamakura period. The stone nine-story pagoda, designated a National Important Cultural Property, stands at the foot of the mountai…

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In front of the buildings at Starland Sakadani, sunflowers bloom in clusters. The sight of sunflowers blooming across the entire slope conveys the vigor of summer. Best viewing period: Early to late July

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Located on the border of Ishikawa Prefecture, it is renowned as a mountain where skunk cabbages bloom profusely in early spring. The hiking trails feature few steep sections, making for a relatively easy climb. Alpine plants not found in urban area…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Gokō Shrine, with its magnificent sacred gate, enshrines the divine spirits of five generations: from Emperor Keitai and Emperor Ōjin down to Emperor Keitai's father, Prince Hikonozumi. The "Broom Festival" held on April 18th involves parishioners …

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Wakashahiko Shrine is divided into two shrines: Wakashahiko Shrine (Upper Shrine) and Wakashahime Shrine (Lower Shrine). This shrine is the Upper Shrine, established in the first year of the Reikyu era (715 AD) during the Nara period. It enshrines …

• Wakasa

Hashimoto Sainai, a samurai of the Fukui domain during the Bakumatsu period, was promoted by Matsudaira Shungaku, the 16th lord of the Fukui domain, and played an active role. However, he met an untimely death at the young age of 26 due to the Anse…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This is the site of a flatland castle built in 1575 by Sassa Narimasa, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga and one of the Three Lords of Fuchu. It is a prefecturally designated historic site. At the time, inner and outer moats were constructed, and the enti…

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Myōtaiji Temple, known as a sacred site of the Nichiren Shū Myōkenji sect, was founded in 1294 by Nichirō, a disciple of Nichiren Daishōnin. Within its grounds, the main hall built in 1746 stands quietly surrounded by ancient cedar trees said to be…

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The surrounding scenery completely heals the fatigue of mountain climbing. The autumn leaves at Yashaga Pond are passionate yet refreshing.

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A renovated 90-year-old traditional house in Imajo-juku. With the concept of "stepping into the local daily life," it offers experiences that let you immerse yourself in the diverse ways of life in the area.

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