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Shioya

Just 5 seconds to the sea!! The owners, both father and son, are fishermen, offering fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Spring brings wild mountain cherry blossoms, summer offers beach swimming, autumn features bigfin reef squid, and winter brings…

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Michi no Eki Roadside Station Mikatagoko

Facing the scenic Five Lakes of Mikata, the terrace offers calming views of the changing seasons and wild birds in flight. As the largest plum-producing area on the Sea of Japan coast, the shop stocks a wide variety of plum products, filling the st…

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Michi no Eki Roadside Station Mikatagoko

Jomon Roman Park

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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Jomon Roman Park

Elgaia Ohi Energy and Science Center

Play, Learn, Discover! The Future of Energy and the Future of Our PlanetFeaturing one of the world's largest virtual image theaters, an outer space power plant attraction supervised by world-acclaimed manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, and panel exh…

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Elgaia Ohi Energy and Science Center

SANZA KUMAGAWA

To help you fully enjoy mountain livingwe've prepared the perfect environment.A mountain lodge available for exclusive rentalTraditional charred cedar walls, yet inside, modern comforts.With attention to detail in the beds, kitchen, and bathroo…

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Mountain Cherry Blossoms of Miko

Located on the Tsunejima Peninsula, the town of Miko features approximately 300 magnificent mountain cherry trees designated as a prefectural scenic spot, forming a splendid avenue. The contrast with the Sea of Japan is truly spectacular.

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Mountain Cherry Blossoms of Miko

hibi: A Lifestyle Complex

We renovated a 230-year-old traditional Japanese house.This lifestyle complex features a café serving homemade pies made with Wakasa ingredients, a restaurant offering creative course meals, a women-only mugwort steam salon, and a studio for…

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Katsumiya

Reopened on April 17, 2024A secluded retreat where you can savor the tranquility of the coast and the splendid views of Mihama Town.Feel the sound of the sea from your room and experience a healing, luxurious stay away from the ordinary.Fresh cuisi…

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Katsumiya

Glanz

Before me, Hisako Beach Spacious and comfortable large dome tents Featuring large semi-circular dome tents with a diameter of 7 meters. All guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring comfort year-round. Additionally, each dome's deck …

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Glanz

Nibu Shirahama Beach【Open in 2024】

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…

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Nibu Shirahama Beach【Open in 2024】

Takenami Beach【Opening in 2024】

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…

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Takenami Beach【Opening in 2024】

Nambae Beach (Closed for the 2023 summer season)

【July 2019~】Closed for construction due to road improvements. The beach will remain closed for the 2023 season. This beach is popular with surfers and is the only beach in Takahama Town where vehicles can drive right up to the sand, offering an …

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Nambae Beach (Closed for the 2023 summer season)

Four Seasons Inn Kamikōji

Fish take naps too. Why not relax at Uejō, a seasonal inn? Sip on local Wakasa sake and savor the bounty of the sea.

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Four Seasons Inn Kamikōji

Myōyū-ji Temple

The weeping cherry tree, designated as a municipal natural monument, is famous. During its blooming season, it is illuminated and draws large crowds of visitors. This cherry tree stands 17 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 3 meters. It is s…

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Myōyū-ji Temple

Shibata Garden

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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Shibata Garden

Nosaka Ikoi Forest

This recreational facility, surrounded by lush greenery, features bungalows, field athletics, birdwatching trails, a forest clearing, and other amenities.

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Nosaka Ikoi Forest

Atarashiyaryokan

Near Kibino Matsubara, long-term stays for business, tourism, or group retreats—budget-friendly rates welcome! Crab and pufferfish dishes, plus class reunions and memorial service meals are highly acclaimed.

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Atarashiyaryokan

Wakashihiko Shrine (Wakasa Ichinomiya)

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 …

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Wakashihiko Shrine (Wakasa Ichinomiya)

Ume no Sato Hall

We produce and sell directly a wide variety of plum products, including our homemade umeboshi made with Fukui plums, a specialty of Wakasa Town, as well as plum wine and plum soft serve. They also make perfect souvenirs from the Mikata Five Lakes a…

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Ume no Sato Hall

Uomiyaya

This place is rich in nature, surrounded by mountains and the sea. We strive to serve dishes made with fresh fish and seasonal ingredients. We work hard to provide a relaxing and warm atmosphere, like returning to your hometown. Our baths are hot s…

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