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Nihonkai Sakanamachi Seafood Market
Nihonkai Sakanamachi is the largest seafood market on the Sea of Japan coast of the country. This huge market features over 50 shops to explore. In addition to fresh seafood, there are shops that sell products like mentaiko seasoned cod roe and dri…
- Wakasa
Kehi Jingu Shrine
Kehi Jingu Shrine has been famous for its “Chomeisui,” or “water of long life,” for roughly 1,300 years. When the shrine was rebuilt in the year 702, a water spring was discovered here. It was considered sacred because the s…
- Wakasa
Rainbow Line Summit Park
The Rainbow Line Summit Park is along the Rainbow Line, an 11-kilometer road that runs through the mountains around the Five Lakes of Mikata. It is the only place that offers a view of all five lakes at once. The park is located at the top of Mt. B…
- Wakasa
The Five Lakes of Mikata (Mikatagoko)
The Five Lakes of Mikata—Mikata, Suigetsu, Sugako, Kugushiko, and Hiruga—are all clustered together into a small area of southern Fukui, but all distinct from one another. Each one has a different depth and a different level of salt in …
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Fukui Prefecture Children and Family Center
This experiential children's center offers a wealth of play, learning, and hands-on activities. Features include a workshop zone for hands-on crafting and cooking experiences; an adventure play zone with Japan's largest ball pool, a large s…
- Wakasa
Wakasa Chopstick Museum
Approximately 3,000 types of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are on display, allowing visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship. The chopstick polishing experience is also popular, where you can create your very own chopsticks. The annual Chopst…
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Tsuruga Aka Renga (Diorama and Restaurants)
The Tsuruga Aka Renga red brick warehouse is a facility consisting of two historic brick buildings. One of the buildings serves as a museum showing the history of Tsuruga, with a 27-meter-long diorama that depicts the city as it was in the 1940s. T…
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Kumagawa-juku Historic Post Town
The post town of Kumagawa-juku was established in 1589, as a place for travelers to rest between Kyoto and the Wakasa region of southern Fukui. Visitors today can explore its traditional townscape, lined with buildings that date back to the Edo per…
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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.
- Wakasa
Jinguji Temple
The Omizu-Okuri “Water-Sending” Ritual to Nara's Todaiji Temple is renowned as a sacred ritual of this shrine temple. With the sacred mountain as its backdrop, the main hall (a designated Important Cultural Property), the fines…
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Wakasa Obama Fish Center
The Wakasa Obama Fish Center is a compact seafood market. It is a popular destination for home cooks and restaurant owners in the community, particularly early in the morning. The sellers here sell fresh, locally caught seafood, as well as local pr…
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Nature & Outdoor Experiences
Example: Rowing Experience Boating is a sport that demands teamwork. If one person strains too hard, or slacks off, progress is impossible. Only when all four rowers synchronize their breathing to the coxswain's commands do they glide smoothly acro…
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Site of Kanegasaki Castle
The ruins of Kanegasaki Castle are located on a small mountain overlooking Tsuruga Bay. Although there are many anecdotes from various periods, it is said that the castle was first built by Taira no Michimori in the late Heian period (794-1185) dur…
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Wakasa Wada Beach
Wakasa-wada Beach, near the southwestern tip of Fukui, is a popular summer destination for its soft white sand and shallow, clear blue water. The beach offers peace of mind, as well, with lifeguards on duty during swimming season. This was the firs…
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Mushroom Forest
A theme park featuring mushrooms, the local specialty. The iconic Mushroom Tower offers a refreshing breeze and panoramic views of nature from its 30-meter-high observation deck, reached via a glass-walled elevator. The park features expansive lawn…
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Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf
Wakasa Fisherman’s Wharf is located along Wakasa Bay in Obama, and offers fresh seafood, local goods, and pleasure boat rides out along the beautiful Sotomo coastline.The restaurant Kaikoen is open during lunch hours, and visitors can choose …
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Roadside Station "Wakasa Obama"
Wakasa Obama, Obama City's first roadside station, serves as the gateway to the city. It disseminates various local information about tourism and events while guiding visitors into the city. It also aims to promote the city's overall industries by …
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hibi: A Lifestyle Complex
A 230-year-old mansion nestled in a small mountain village has been renovated into a multifunctional facility that connects history to the next generation. Featuring meals made with local ingredients. Curated products. A studio suitable for worksho…
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Mihama Town Healthy Meal Hub Facility "Corupa"
The restaurant focuses on health through food, offering dishes featuring seasonal vegetables and fruits. We also hold fun seminars on food and health. At our direct sales counter, we offer local vegetables like Kubomaru eggplant, as well as special…
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Obama City Town Station Asahi-za
On Sunday, May 1, 2016, the "Obama City Machi-no-Eki" opened. It features the relocated and restored Asahi-za, the only surviving Meiji-period theater in Fukui Prefecture. Along with tourist information, retail shops, and rest facilities, it serves…
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