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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?

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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?

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Summer in Wakasa Bay bustles with beachgoers. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor delicious Wakasa Bay fish at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?

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Komatsu Shigemori Tomb, located near the Minamikawa Sand Control Dam in the former Noda-sho Village (Komatsu District). Komatsu Shigemori was the eldest son of Taira no Kiyomori. Legend holds that people associated with Taira no Shigemori fled to a…

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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…

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Grown at the foot of Mount Aoba, where temperatures fluctuate, these sweet strawberries are cultivated and sold at farm stands and supermarkets. Strawberry picking is also popular.

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Experience the thrill of sea fishing on a circular pier extending 55 meters into the ocean.

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＊Jungle Vibes Galore! Mikata Five Lakes & Uramigawa Course (4h): A leisurely route around three lakes! Perfect for beginners too. Recommended for those wanting to relax and enjoy the Mikata Five Lakes. ＊Feel Refreshed! Wakasa Rias Coast Cours…

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The temperature difference in the seawater created by the winter cold in the sea off Wakasa, Japan's northernmost aquaculture site, produces pearls with a fine, deep luster, giving rise to the unique beauty of Wakasa Pearls. In the handmade jewelry…

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Experience dragnet fishing at Kibino Matsubara, one of Japan's Three Great Pine Forests and a designated scenic spot. See what kind of fish you catch—it's a surprise! Of course, you can take home all the fish you catch. You can also enjoy a barbecu…

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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…

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On December 11, 1864 (Genji 1), the Mito Tengu Party crossed Kinome Pass and arrived at Shinbo Village (present-day Shinbo, Tsuruga City), coming face-to-face with the Kaga Domain forces encamped in Habara Village (present-day Habara, Tsuruga City)…

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Sōtō Zen sect. The first temple of the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded in 1413 in what is now Eishin-chō. Relocated to its present site in 1607 by Uta no Sōtei.　The Mito Tengu Party included 11 young boys. It is said that Ryudo, the…

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Nishikogawa boasts 33 abundant spots and is a natural good harbor. Its water is crystal clear, and while the sandy beach is small, it offers a private beach-like feel where you can enjoy snorkeling. Recommended for those seeking a quiet getaway.

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Located upstream along the Some-ga-ya River, the Yatsugamine Family Travel Village is an outdoor facility where you can fully immerse yourself in the pulse of nature. It features traditional Japanese houses, bungalows, and an auto campground, offer…

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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.

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Shōraku-ji Temple, the 32nd temple on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, was founded in 764 by the monk Gyōki. It is said that Gyōki himself carved the principal image, the Sacred Kannon Bodhisattva, from sacred wood found in the mountains …

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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…

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This Soto Zen temple serves as the family temple of the Sakai clan, lords of Obama Domain, and houses the graves of successive generations. It stands on the site of the 1552 residence of Wakasa guardian Takeda Motomitsu, surrounded by moats dug int…

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Join TEAM CLEAN BLUE (TCB) for a beach cleanup experience in Tsuruga's ocean! TEAM CLEAN BLUE was formed in December 2020 when three ocean lovers met and united in their desire to clean up Tsuruga's seas. By "connecting the sea and people, and conn…

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