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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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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…
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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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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…
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Saba Kaido Museum
Opened March 8, 2020. This Japan Heritage Guidance Facility introduces cultural properties and festivals in Obama City, including the Japan Heritage site "Saba Kaido" (Mackerel Highway) and another Japan Heritage site, "Kitamae-sen Port and Shipown…
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Uriwari no Taki Falls
Uriwarinotaki falls is located near Obama, known for a delicious natural spring that produces cold water all year round—consistently 13°C, even in summer. Unlike most famous waterfalls, it is wide and low to the ground, spreading out into…
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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 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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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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Wakasa Town Sightseeing Boat Lake Cruise
Enjoy a roughly 40-minute cruise around Suigetsu Lake and Suga Lake aboard a sightseeing boat. There are various ways to enjoy the experience, such as birdwatching.
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Roadside Station "Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori"
Located along National Route 27 in front of JR Mihama Station, this roadside station features an open-air space integrated with a covered event plaza and park-like grounds. The two-story facility houses a direct sales market for local agricultural,…
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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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Suishohama Swimming Beach
Suishohama Beach (literally, “Crystal Beach”) is a lively destination in summer, to swim or to enjoy the beach. In addition to swimming in the crystal-clear water and relaxing on the sparkling sand, this is a popular place for water spo…
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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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Weeping Cherry Tree at Sanpōishi Kannon
The principal statue of Kannon Bodhisattva lacks a right hand. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi carved the statue overnight, but when a rooster crowed at dawn, he descended the mountain leaving only the right wrist behind. For this reason, it is said…
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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…
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Kehi no Matsubara Pine Grove
Kehi no Matsubara is a beach over a kilometer long, lined with some 17,000 Japanese red and black pine trees. There are walking trails here, for year-round views of the green of the pines and the white of the sand, against the blue of the Sea of Ja…
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Seifuso
Just across from the inn lies Shokumi Beach. It's a one-minute walk to the beach, making it perfect for summer travel. We also take pride in our winter fugu (pufferfish) and crab dishes. Additionally, you can enjoy fish caught year-round in our loc…
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Wakasa Takahama Sea Fishing Park
A spot where you can enjoy fishing all day long from the breakwater and fishing pier. Rental fishing rods are available (limited quantity), making it easy for beginners to enjoy fishing. It's also a scenic fishing spot with views like the pier span…
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Nijidake Island Hot Springs Nijidake Island Lodge
Nijidake Island Hot Springs are lakeside hot springs. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, sea, and lake, this natural setting invites you to discover your own adventures. The retro-chic inn, housed in a 150-year-old relocated traditional Japanese home…
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