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Maruei Confectionery Shop
A traditional Japanese confectionery shop with over 100 years of history. Our beloved Matsuro and Ametama candies, cherished since our founding, offer a sweet and gentle flavor... Why not try one as a travel souvenir or a break-time treat?
- Wakasa
Shingū Shrine
This historic shrine is notable for its towering ginkgo tree. Climb the long staircase within the grounds to reach Atago Shrine, where you can also enjoy the scenery. During the annual festival held every October, mikoshi portable shrines and float…
- Wakasa
Sekumi Beach
Summer brings crowds of beachgoers to Wakasa Bay. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor the delicious fish of Wakasa Bay at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?
- Wakasa
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…
- Wakasa
Yashiro Kannon Hall Fukuju Temple
The Sacred Kannon Bodhisattva enshrined in Fukujuji Temple's main hall is said to depict the form of the princess from the Hand-Pestle Festival. It has also been claimed that this Kannon Bodhisattva was brought from Tang China.This seated statue st…
- Wakasa
Akaguri Sea Fishing Park
Experience the thrill of sea fishing on a circular pier extending 55 meters into the ocean.
- Wakasa
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
Site of the Former Residence of a Junior Feudal Retainer
Built in 1866 to house remnants of the Mito Tengu Party who had been placed under the custody of the Obama Domain. Only the surrounding stone walls remain today. On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hit…
- Wakasa
Raigō-ji Temple
Jishū sect temple. Founded in 1387 by Priest Kokua. By the late 16th century, it gained the patronage of Otani Yoshitsugu, lord of Tsuruga Castle. Decorated waist-high sliding screens, said to have been entrusted to the temple by Otani Yoshitsugu b…
- Wakasa
Inogai Pond
As you reach the base of Myojin Cape near the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, Inogai Pond appears on your right. The surrounding area is a treasure trove for wild birds, featuring a bird-watching hut where you can observe their natural behavior.
- Wakasa
Maruyama Kaiyu Park
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…
- Wakasa
Nako Beach
Offshore fishing rafts are available, making it a great spot for families.
- Wakasa
Shiraki Beach
Shizumi Beach
A quiet fishing village with a sandy beach close to the sea and beautiful surrounding rocky shores, perfect for families.
- Wakasa
Play Park Oi
This comprehensive sports park accommodates various sports, including a gymnasium, martial arts hall, multipurpose field, baseball field, and ball game field. It also features the Yūkyūkan Hall, which can be used for stage rehearsals and performanc…
- Wakasa
Sparkling Port Hall
The facility features a multipurpose event hall and a smaller hall ideal for plays and recitals, hosting various events including tourism and product fairs. There is also a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while gazing out at…
- Wakasa
Shinbo Inn Kinome Ancient Path
The Kinome Old Road, which once served as the gateway to the Hokuriku region, has been traveled by numerous historical figures including Murasaki Shikibu and Matsuo Basho on the road to Imajo.
- Wakasa
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…
- Wakasa
Grave of Takeda Kōunsai and Others
In 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, a group of imperial loyalists advocating expulsion of foreigners, raised arms to petition the Imperial Court. They were captured and executed in Tsuruga the following year. The graves of the Mito martyrs, including th…
- Wakasa
Mount Arajima
Mount Arajima, towering over the southeast of the Ono Basin, is renowned for its beautiful form and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Also called "Ono Fuji," this mountain has long been revered as a sacred peak, with a shrin…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
