DISCOVER FUKUI

On Sunday, May 1, 2016, the "Obama City Machi-no-Eki" opened. It features the relocated and restored Asahi-za, the only surviving Meiji-period theater in Fukui Prefecture. Along with tourist information, retail shops, and rest facilities, it serves…

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The Jomon Museum offers various hands-on workshops. Please make reservations at least one week prior to the event date. Individual participation is also possible. However, workshops may be canceled due to overlapping events or other reasons, so ple…

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The Mihama Town Lake Center features an on-site cafe serving hot dogs made with local ingredients like game meat. The facility also includes an outdoor deck offering views of Lake Kugushiko, a rental bicycle station for touring the Mikata Five Lake…

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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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Wakasa Town is full of places to see, eat, and experience, including the natural beauty of the Sanbongoko Lakes, a Ramsar Convention-registered wetland, Jomon culture sites like Toriihama Shell Mound, and local delicacies like Fukui plums and puffe…

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A family-run inn offering warm hospitality. Sugahama Beach is right in front—you can walk there in your swimsuit. The expansive, beautiful sandy beach of Suisho Beach is just a 10-minute drive away. This inn is perfect for beach vacations.

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【Reopened November 3, 2020】 Tsuruga Port served as a key hub for transportation to Europe from the Meiji era through the early Showa period. It is the only port in Japan where Polish orphans landed in the 1920s and Jewish refugees carrying "life-…

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We produce and sell directly a wide variety of plum products, including our homemade umeboshi made with Fukui plums, a specialty of Wakasa Town, as well as plum wine and plum soft serve. They also make perfect souvenirs from the Mikata Five Lakes a…

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Fishing boats depart regularly. After a fun day of fishing and ocean activities, relax at Sakube Ryokan. (Ishifukumaru)

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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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Create your very own chopsticks, the only pair of its kind in the world. Inside the shop, you'll find about 400 types of fun chopsticks, including traditional Wakasa lacquer chopsticks, chopsticks for marital harmony, and lottery-winning chopsticks.

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Mantokuji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple best known for its hillside landscape garden and carefully raked rock garden. These gardens are particularly popular destinations when the azaleas bloom in May and June. The temple is also home to a gia…

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This strawberry picking spot grows several varieties of strawberries in a large greenhouse, allowing visitors to taste and compare them. Enjoy strawberry picking without worrying about the weather. We grow several varieties of strawberries and also…

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A resort hotel standing on the shores of Suigetsu Lake, one of the Mikata Goko lakes. Guests can enjoy lake views from every guest room, as well as from the lobby, restaurant, and large public bath. Our popular Morning Cruise offers breakfast serve…

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The former Tsuruga Port Station building, with its distinctive pointed roof. This structure was recreated for the 1999 "Tsuruga Sparkling Port Expo 21" event, representing the former Tsuruga Port Station that once held a vital position as the depar…

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The building is the former main branch of the Yamada Bank, constructed in 1927 by local luminary Shōshichi Yamada. Designated a National Important Cultural Property, its opulent design symbolizes the prosperity of Tsuruga Port at the time. The buil…

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The food court, tourist information center, and open deck offer stunning views of Wakasa Bay right at the entrance. Here you'll find a wide selection of locally sourced vegetables and fruits, Ooi Town specialties, and processed goods. It's perfect …

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We offer warm hospitality at our homey inn.

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The waters off Sekumi, where warm and cold currents converge, form a bountiful fishing ground where diverse fish gather. Enjoy fresh seafood throughout the seasons at Hamabeya. We welcome you with our utmost hospitality.

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