Attractions

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

Zazen Experience

Taisei-ji Temple is one of the few major temples of the Rinzai Zen Kenchiji School in Wakasa. This quiet temple, rich in nature, offers zazen meditation experiences. You can also listen to the head priest's sermon by prior reservation. (Reservation…

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Zazen Experience

Agricultural and Forestry Experiences

Example: Rice Planting Experience Experience the joys, pleasures, and challenges of farming through rice planting led by an instructor from a family of farmers who have cultivated rice for generations in this rice-growing region, using traditional …

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Agricultural and Forestry Experiences

Otanbara Potato Harvest

At Ootambara in Shinjo, we've opened a sweet potato tourist digging garden. Experience digging potatoes in the fresh air. Grown in high-quality red soil with minimal pesticides, our sweet potatoes are sweet and delicious. (Please purchase any potat…

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Otanbara Potato Harvest

Fishing Land Hyuga

This is a fishing pond located on Lake Hyuga, one of the Sanbōgoko lakes. It offers enjoyment for everyone from beginners to advanced anglers, and is also perfect for families. The surrounding area features the scenery of a traditional port town, a…

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Fishing Land Hyuga

Eikaku-ji Temple

A Jōdo Shinshū temple. On January 29, 1865 (Genji 2), after confining the Mito Tengu Party to 16 warehouses, the shogunate established a temporary interrogation area at Eikaku-ji Temple on February 1 and conducted a preliminary investigation. Follo…

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Eikaku-ji Temple

Honkatsuji Temple

A temple of the Nichiren Shu sect. Originally founded in 810 as a Shingon sect temple, it was converted to Nichiren Shu by Saint Nichiryu in 1426. Members of the Mito Tengu Party who had surrendered to the Kaga Domain forces participating in the s…

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Honkatsuji Temple

Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse)

Currently closed for relocation work. For details, please see below.Notice Regarding Relocation Work for the Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse) - Tsuruga City This is one of the sixteen warehouses that housed the 823 members of t…

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Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse)

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…

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Site of the Former Residence of a Junior Feudal Retainer

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…

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Raigō-ji Temple

Aoba-yama Herbal Village: The Village of Healthy Longevity

Herbal Village, nestled at the foot of Aobayama—a treasure trove of medicinal herbs—is a place where you can enjoy delicious food featuring herbs, experience making herbal tea, and boost your health while savoring the fresh air and herbal aromas.

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Aoba-yama Herbal Village: The Village of Healthy Longevity

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

The Five-Colored Camellia of Mandokuji Temple

It is rare nationwide for a single camellia tree to bloom with five different colors. Many people travel from afar to see it, delighting the eyes of visitors. (Mid- to late March)

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The Five-Colored Camellia of Mandokuji Temple

Akaguri Sea Fishing Park

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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Akaguri Sea Fishing Park

Shiraki Beach

It's a place with white sandy beaches and very clear water.

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Shiraki Beach

Shizumi Beach

A quiet fishing village with a sandy beach close to the sea and beautiful surrounding rocky shores, perfect for families.

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Shizumi 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

Kaminoyama Youth Travel Village

Sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will find our comprehensive facilities satisfying. Featuring tennis courts, soccer fields, softball fields, a grand golf course, and a convention hall, with BBQ facilities also available. Enjoy plenty of f…

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Kaminoyama Youth Travel Village

Komaki Kamaboko

A shop selling flavorful kamaboko fish cakes. We carry Tsuruga's famous kamaboko and chikuwa fish cakes, as well as many other specialties from Fukui and Tsuruga. Our eat-in corner also offers freshly fried tempura and soft-serve ice cream.

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