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At the Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum, visitors can learn about southern Fukui’s history as an imperial food province, providing food to the ancient capital of Kyoto. Hands-on experiences are available, cooking local foods such …

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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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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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Wakasa Kokubunji Temple is one of the provincial temples established nationwide during the Nara period by imperial decree of Emperor Shōmu and is designated as a national historic site. The Shakado Hall houses a large seated statue of Shaka Nyorai,…

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Since ancient times, this region has supplied the imperial court with foodstuffs like salt and seafood, earning it the name "Imperial Food Province."It boasts an abundance of delicious seafood, including Wakasa flounder and Wakasapufferfi…

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Hotel Sekumiya, a 10-story building facing the sea in Wakasa Obama, welcomes you with seasonal seafood delights: spring small sea bream, beach-grilled mackerel, autumn and winter tiger pufferfish dishes, and snow crab.Just a 5-minute walk to the be…

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3-minute walk from JR Tsuruga Station. 5-minute drive from Tsuruga Interchange. 1-minute walk to a convenience store. We offer a safe, comfortable, and clean hotel at reasonable prices.

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Opened in 2008. Just a 2-minute walk from Tsuruga Station. Rooms include singles, twins, and semi-doubles, suitable for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel features breakfast and dinner service, a restaurant, and a large public bath. We …

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At the bottom of Suigetsu Lake, one of the Three Lakes of Mikata, sediment from the past 70,000 years forms distinct stripes. These annual growth rings, known as "nenko," are recognized as the global standard for dating. Inside the museum…

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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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The island of Mizushima is a small, uninhabited island just 100 meters off the end of the Tsuruga Peninsula. This lively summer destination is nicknamed “the Hawaii of the Hokuriku Region” for its white sandy beaches and clear blue wate…

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Experience Wakasa Obama's traditional crafts firsthand. Master artisans who have inherited these crafts for generations demonstrate their skills, while visitors can actually create their own original pieces.

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A museum centered on artifacts excavated from the Tori-hama Shell Mound in Wakasa Town, focusing on Jomon culture. Inside the building, designed to resemble the belly of a clay figurine, exhibits include dugout canoes, Jomon pottery, stone tools, w…

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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.

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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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To help you fully enjoy mountain livingwe've prepared the perfect environment.A mountain lodge available for exclusive rentalTraditional charred cedar walls, yet inside, modern comforts.With attention to detail in the beds, kitchen, and bathroo…

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Sotomo is a sea-eroded cave and a scenic six-kilometer stretch of coastline, on a peninsula between the placid Obama Bay to the south and the larger Wakasa Bay to the north. This coastline is lined with dramatic rock formations and sharp cliffs. Th…

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This local products center specializes in everything from the Nadasho area of Ooi Town, including specialties like "Nadasho Pickles" and "Wild Yam Soba" made with locally grown produce. In November, the "Wild Yam Festival" is held, featuring a dire…

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SEE SEA PARK, a commercial facility based on the concept of "a park created by everyone," has opened in the Uminpia area of Ooi Town. The building is located almost in the center of the Uminpia area, directly in front of Hotel Uminpia, featuring a …

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Located along National Route 8, it's conveniently close to a convenience store. Facilities such as showers are also well-equipped.

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