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The waterfall has a drop of approximately 60 meters and was designated as one of the “100 Best Waterfalls in Japan” in 1990. The view of the waterfall as you look up from right beside it after descending the stairs is nothing short of s…

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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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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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Ryusenji Temple, known as a training ground for the Soto Zen sect, features a quiet atmosphere with pine trees lining its approach. Founded in 1367 by Tsuugen Jaku-rei, it served as the family temple for the Honda clan, feudal lords of Fuchu (aroun…

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Tsurugi Shrine was burned down by Taira no Kiyomori in 1161, but Taira no Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, rebuilt the shrine in 1164. Shigemori is enshrined at the Komatsu Ken'un Shrine within the grounds.Tsurugi Shrine is the second most…

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This perennial plant is particularly famous nationwide for the Oze skunk cabbage, but it is not especially rare in snowy regions, often found along mountain streams and in wetlands. Its inflorescence is a cluster of small yellow flowers, blooming a…

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The military chronicle of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, "The Tale of Yoshitsune," depicts Yoshitsune and Benkei stopping at Hiraizumi Temple while fleeing to the northeast. Tsuji Kannon Hall is said to be the place where Yoshitsune stayed.

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Located within the Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park, the Mikuni Town Sakai City Seaside Nature Park is a vast natural park spanning 230,000 square meters, featuring the majestic Sea of Japan and pine forests. Flowers bloom throughout the seas…

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A natural walking trail stretching approximately 4 km along the Asuwa River Valley. On the riverside course, you can hear the babbling of the mountain stream and see fish swimming. On the forest course, you can enjoy seasonal flowers while listenin…

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2025 Beach Season July 11 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun)Both Shirahama Beach and Torii Beach are beautiful beaches with stunning blue waters. They offer just the right amount of sandy beach for families with children, with pine groves stretching out…

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Based on the concept of "Play, Eat, Connect," the interior offers a comfortable atmosphere filled with the spirit of hospitality.You can fully enjoy Wakasa-Obama through our retail section, which offers a wide selection of carefully curat…

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Ono City boasts numerous spring water spots throughout its townscape, including the renowned Oshozu, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters.Why not explore these charming castle town sites while sampling the waters?For such occasions,…

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Shimobe Jurozaemon, a retainer of the Echizen Asakura clan who appears in the "Asakura Shumonki," "Nobunaga Koki," and "Akechi Gunki," maintained his residence in Shimano, Echizen (present-day Echizen City). He was ren…

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Echizen Matsushima, a coastal wonder of the Hokuriku region. Along the coastline stretching northeast from Tojinbo Cliffs, majestic rock formations emerge amidst quiet fishing villages. The surrounding waters are dotted with beautiful small islands…

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Shiroyama Park, the site of Takahama Castle built by Masanori Itsumi in the Warring States Period, has the famous Meikyodo Cave (a scenic spot in Takahama Town) and a large lawn area, and there is a walking trail in the park. Walking along the prom…

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This island is famed for the legend that after the principal image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon from Itosaki Town—known for its nationally and prefecturally designated intangible folk cultural property "Buddhist Dance"—arrived riding a turtle, that…

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Ikegami Sunflower Park, located along the Sakai Northern Wide-Area Farm Road "Fruit Line," features approximately 300,000 sunflowers reaching their peak bloom around August each year. Covering a total area of about 50,000 square meters—roughly the …

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At Lake Hyuga, one of the Sanbōgoko lakes, anglers of all skill levels—from beginners to experts—can enjoy fishing with ease. Between casts, the scenery offers glimpses of the charm of a traditional fishing village.

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This is the home of Wakasa Beef. Goats and sheep are raised on the premises, and the farm is open as a place where visitors can interact and bond with the animals.

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Kōraku Castle features the cave at Shimo-Hase, recorded in the Meisho-ki as "the place where Crown Prince Tsuneyoshi of Emperor Go-Daigo was hidden in Kenmu 4 (1337), and this is Shōboku-ura." It is said that during the fall of Kanegasaki Castle in…

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