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The Wakasa Obama Tourist Information Center is the building with the large  i (information) sign right in front of JR Obama Station. Our staff will provide information about sightseeing and events in Obama. We help make your visit to Obama…

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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 indust…

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This eco-friendly cruise takes you around the Mikatagoko lakes (Five Lakes of Mikata)—a scenic highlight of the Wakasa region in Fukui Prefecture—aboard Japan’s first battery-powered sightseeing boat, powered by renewable energy.E…

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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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The Wakasa Mihama Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Why not hop on a bike and enjoy the fresh breeze of Mihama to the fullest?Standard bicycles and electric-assist bicycles are available for a 2-day, 1-night rental period for guests stayin…

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Facing the scenic Five Lakes of Mikata, the terrace offers calming views of the changing seasons and wild birds in flight. As the largest plum-producing area on the Sea of Japan coast, the shop stocks a wide variety of plum products, filling the st…

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This ancient shrine enshrines Emperor Chuai and six other deities, and is known as the “First Shrine of Echizen” and the “Guardian Deity of the Hokuriku Region.” The grand torii gate, said to have been built from driftwood t…

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Jomon Roman Park offers an experience of ancient romance. The Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum, housed in a building designed to resemble the belly of a clay figurine, displays artifacts excavated from Jomon-period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE) sites, including d…

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This experiential children's center offers a wealth of play, learning, and hands-on activities. Features include a workshop zone for hands-on crafting and cooking experiences; an adventure play zone with Japan's largest ball pool, a large s…

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Kehi no Matsubara, one of the three largest pine groves in Japan, and the approximately 1 km-long sandy beach are colored in vivid contrasts of green and white. With facilities such as marine playground equipment for children, this beach is recomme…

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The Kehi no Matsubara Pine Grove, stretching to the innermost part of Tsuruga Bay, is a scenic spot renowned for its white sands and green pines. It is counted among Japan’s three great pine groves and has been designated a National Scenic Sp…

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Approximately 3,000 types of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are on display, allowing visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship. The chopstick polishing experience is also popular, where you can create your very own chopsticks. The annual Chopst…

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This campground offers beautiful views of Wakasa Bay, where you can wake to the sound of the waves and enjoy fun barbecues under the starry sky. The spacious auto campground features 80 sites. Ten two-story log cabins and fourteen cabins offer a va…

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Uriwari no Taki 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 in…

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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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Opening period: Mid-July to August 15Swimming hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.Please do not approach the dolphins, even if they are present.Beyond the beauty of the coastline, the charm lies in the locals who greet you with smiles.Please note tha…

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This beach is ideal for families, blessed with conditions that minimize wave impact thanks to the rias coastline unique to Wakasa Bay.

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We offer hospitality to one group per day. Fishing boats are also departing. For details, please visit our website.

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The local products hall features specialties from the region and surrounding areas. We invite you to savor our exclusive natural yam gelato, made with Nata-jo's specialty natural yams.

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Yashiro is packed with the charm of a ria coastline—featuring uniquely shaped rock formations, sea caves accessible only from the water, and hidden sandy beaches.Join us on a guided SUP (stand-up paddleboard) tour to some of the most breathta…

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