Attractions

Yūshi Beach

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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Yūshi Beach

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

Site of Takeda Kōunsai's Honjin (Shinbo Jinya)

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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Site of Takeda Kōunsai's Honjin (Shinbo Jinya)

Cloud City Water

Unpin Castle Park, located beside the boat harbor in Ichibancho, Obama City. Named after the castle town of Unpin, its groundwater—sourced from a gravel layer 30 meters underground—flows year-round at a constant 13°C. Ichibancho, the local area whe…

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Cloud City Water

Jōkōji Temple

The second daughter of the Asai sisters, Ohatsu (Jōkō-in), built this temple to mourn her husband Kyōgoku Takatsugu. She invited Zen Master Shūko of the Enjō school, a native of Obama, to serve as the founding priest. Ohatsu is also historically no…

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Jōkōji Temple

Inogai Pond

As you reach the base of Myojin Cape near the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, Inogai Pond appears on your right. The surrounding area is a treasure trove for wild birds, featuring a bird-watching hut where you can observe their natural behavior.

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Inogai Pond

Maruyama Kaiyu Park

This is a waterfront area developed at Tsuruga New Port. A shallow area paved with stones of various sizes has been created for beachcombing. Benches and flowers have been placed here as a place for relaxation, and restrooms are also available. A f…

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Maruyama Kaiyu Park

Flower Forest

This nature-filled park, spanning 300,000 square meters overlooking Uchiura Bay, features 7,000 cherry trees and 500 peonies, azaleas, and other seasonal flowers. Within the grounds, you'll find an outdoor sculpture garden, the Takumi Art Museum di…

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Flower Forest

Akaguri Garden

A relaxing space featuring a 13-meter-high observation deck overlooking Wakasa Bay and a fluffy dome that delights little ones. Spend leisurely moments on the lawn plaza, covered with both natural and artificial turf.

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Akaguri Garden

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

Kōtoku-ji Temple

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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Kōtoku-ji Temple

Egami Fish Market

We pride ourselves on our dishes, which feature an abundance of fresh seafood—including crab and pufferfish—as only a fish market can offer.

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Egami Fish Market

Isono-ya Ryokan

Right by the ocean. Enjoy dishes made with our homegrown vegetables and fresh, locally caught fish. Business guests are welcome.

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Isono-ya Ryokan

Seaside Inn: The Sound of the Waves

A special room with an ocean view! Experience a resort atmosphere that’s a cut above the rest. The Garden Suite is especially popular because you can host a barbecue in its garden (please bring your own equipment). If two or three families get toge…

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Seaside Inn: The Sound of the Waves

Minshuku Matsuya

You can enjoy fresh seafood and grilled meat while watching the sunset at our company-operated beachside restaurant. Dinner will be a barbecue at our nearby company-operated beachside restaurant.

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Minshuku Matsuya

Yogoro Guesthouse

This inn offers a relaxed, rural atmosphere and serves hearty, warm meals made with our own rice and vegetables.

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Yogoro Guesthouse

Hamagawa Guesthouse

We’ll treat you to dishes made with our homegrown, pesticide-free vegetables and rice, as well as locally caught fish. It’s just a 1-minute walk to a convenience store. We welcome group stays.

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Hamagawa Guesthouse

Ishizuka Guesthouse

We serve crab and pufferfish in the winter! We offer home-style dishes made with our own rice and locally caught fish!

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Ishizuka Guesthouse

Wakamiya Beach

2025 Beach Season July 12 (Sat) – August 24 (Sun)This is the birthplace of Takahama's beach, recently refurbished. With relatively fewer people, it's the perfect beach for those who want to relax and enjoy swimming.

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Wakamiya Beach
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