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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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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…

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Play Park Oi

Mihama Nuclear Power PR Center

At the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, a beautiful cove with white sand and blue waves is spanned by the elegant Niou Bridge. Our center is located at its base. Here, you can learn about various aspects of nuclear power, including how nuclear power p…

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Mihama Nuclear Power PR Center

Museum of Master Craftsmen

An art museum located within Goshikiyama Park. It displays various art and craftworks, including Japanese paintings, Western paintings, sculptures, and woodwork, as well as pieces by artists from Takahama Town.

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Museum of Master Craftsmen

Kumagawa Checkpoint

The guard post at the entrance to the post town has been restored to its original location. It is a rare historical structure in Japan, preserved in its original position within a designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional…

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Kumagawa Checkpoint

Myōraku-ji Temple

At the foot of the sacred Mount Tadagadake, passing through the mountain gate along the cherry-lined approach, the temple grounds' tranquility briefly lifts you from the mundane world. The main hall, Wakasa's oldest structure, features a hipped roo…

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Myōraku-ji Temple

Ishaku-ji Temple

Soto Zen sect. The principal image is a standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva. This temple originally stood on the site of Chōei-ji Temple (in Tara-shō, Obama City), but it is said to have been relocated to its prese…

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Ishaku-ji Temple

Mt. Aoba

Known as "the Mt. Fuji of Wakasa" for its beautiful mountain silhouette, this symbol of Takahama Town is also popular for hiking. Composed of two peaks—East Peak (693m) and West Peak (692m)—its shape appears different dependin…

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Mt. Aoba

Kumagawa-juku History Museum @ Kumagawa-juku Historic Pos…

This building was constructed in 1940 as the Kumagawa Village Office. It is a structure that conveys the rich history of Kumagawa, serving as a museum that showcases the history of Kumagawa-juku and the Saba Kaido, or Mackerel Road.

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Hotel Alpha One Tsuruga

Conveniently located near downtown areas and government offices, making it ideal for business, and adjacent to a shopping center for added convenience. We offer non-smoking rooms, so please feel free to inquire.

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Hotel Alpha One Tsuruga

New Sunpia Tsuruga

Designed as a resort hotel, we take pride in our luxurious facilities, spacious rooms, and large baths featuring various types of hot spring water. We cater to conferences and banquets, and our restaurant offers everything from French cuisine to ka…

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New Sunpia Tsuruga

Seimei Shrine

A shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, a Heian-period (794-1185) "onmyoji", those technical officers in charge of divination and geomorphology based on the theory of the yin-and-yang five phases. Revered as a guardian against fire for prote…

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Seimei Shrine

Nagai Beach

This beautiful white-sand beach faces the nature-rich Kohama Bay. Free use of restrooms, showers, and changing rooms is available, along with ample parking. Located along National Route 27 near the Kohama Nishi Interchange, it boasts excellent tran…

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Nagai Beach

Niu Shirahama Campground [Closed in 2023]

As its name suggests, this campground is located near the northernmost beach in Mihama, known for its beautiful white sand. It features well-equipped facilities including showers, cooking areas, a shop, a cafeteria, and an administration building. …

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Niu Shirahama Campground [Closed in 2023]

Nibu Auto Campground [No Opening in 2025]

The site features fully equipped, sectioned auto campsites along with shower and toilet facilities (advance reservations accepted). While it's a 5-minute walk from the beach, nearby attractions include fishing ponds and tennis courts. During the su…

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Nibu Auto Campground [No Opening in 2025]

Hayase Beach【Opening in 2024】

This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores. For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from M…

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Hayase Beach【Opening in 2024】

Dia Beach [2024 TBD]

The beach bustles with swimmers, thanks to well-equipped facilities including parking lots and showers. Opening in 2024 is undecided. For information on closures, please check the "List of Mihama Beaches".https://wakasa-mihama.jp/beach/

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Dia Beach [2024 TBD]

Battery-powered sightseeing boat

Large vessels operated using renewable energy from an environmental conservation perspective. The "Battery-Powered Sightseeing Boat (Large Vessel)" was developed to operate on the Sanbako Lakes—designated as a Ramsar Convention wetland and a Japane…

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Battery-powered sightseeing boat

KEiS Hermitage

The abbot, who trained in Okinawa, creates OBAMA Glass in his hometown of Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. You can see the colorful glass goods being made right here. Workshop displays and sales are available, and hands-on experiences and custom order…

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KEiS Hermitage

Ryokan Matabee

This is a relaxed guesthouse where you'll feel right at home. The lodging has been spruced up a bit since last time. The baths are small but there are two of them. We purchase fish at the market auction to match our guests' preferences, so you can …

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