Attractions

Minshuku Enya

Our guesthouse is a traditional building dating back 90 years. We offer warm hospitality in a homey atmosphere. We prepare meals with heartfelt care using locally caught fish, rice, vegetables, and other ingredients. We incorporate seasonal ingredi…

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Minshuku Enya

Omoya Inn

This inn prides itself on its fresh fish. You can also experience fixed net fishing.

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Omoya Inn

Gourmet Inn Hamamoto

Just 50 steps to the shore. A guesthouse nestled in a quiet cove. We maintain aquaculture pens for Wakasa pufferfish and red sea bream, enabling us to serve pufferfish dishes year-round. Having lived a life of farming and fishing since ancient time…

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Gourmet Inn Hamamoto

Morishita

Our inn is located on the Ano Coast, known as the inner sanctum of Obama, and we offer seafood cuisine year-round. We serve our own farmed Wakasa pufferfish at reasonable prices for a limited time (Pufferfish Course: 8,900 yen per person for 1 nigh…

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Morishita

Ikenoya

This is a fisherman's town guesthouse where the scent of the sea drifts through the air. We always have the freshest, just-caught fish ready for you. Relax and savor sashimi made from fish caught in the sea off Mikoshi, a full course of Wakasa puff…

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Ikenoya

Tenant House

This quiet inn is tucked away just off National Route 8. The ocean is right in front of the inn.

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Tenant House

Guesthouse Sonroku

When you visit Obama, we will prepare seasonal seafood with care and serve it to you with our heartfelt hospitality.

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Guesthouse Sonroku

Kumano Shrine

This shrine in the Imadera settlement marks the entrance to the hiking trail up Mount Aoba. Two large ginkgo trees serve as landmarks.

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Kumano Shrine

Ogawa 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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Ogawa Beach

Nadasho General Charcoal

Place chestnuts, pinecones, and other items in an empty candy tin and carbonize them... and they become beautiful decorative charcoal right as they are. This is the only place in Japan where a "polished charcoal" artisan provides hands-on instructi…

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Nadasho General Charcoal

Crafts and Historical Culture Experiences

Example: Vine Craft Experience We gather materials from the mountains and challenge ourselves to create vine crafts. ※Other Woodworking Experience, Beach Crafts, etc.

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Crafts and Historical Culture Experiences

Fukui Prefectural Mikata Youth Center

Located in the central part of Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park, this youth education facility sits on the shores of Lake Mikata, one of the renowned Mikata Five Lakes registered as a Ramsar Site. It offers various experiences such as nature observat…

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Fukui Prefectural Mikata Youth Center

Sueno Creative Center

Experience Sueyaki pottery making that showcases the robust character of materials from Sueyama—a region renowned for its abundant high-quality clay and history as a Sueiki pottery production center for nearly 1,000 years.

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Sueno Creative Center

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)

Tomiko Yamakawa Memorial Museum

This facility opened in April 2007 as the Tomiko Yamakawa Memorial Museum after her birthplace and personal belongings were donated to Obama City. It displays Tomiko's personal belongings and song manuscripts. It was the filming location for the de…

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Tomiko Yamakawa Memorial Museum

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

Nishikogawa Beach

Nishikogawa boasts 33 abundant spots and is a natural good harbor. Its water is crystal clear, and while the sandy beach is small, it offers a private beach-like feel where you can enjoy snorkeling. Recommended for those seeking a quiet getaway.

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Nishikogawa Beach

Yagamine Family Travel Village

Located upstream along the Some-ga-ya River, the Yatsugamine Family Travel Village is an outdoor facility where you can fully immerse yourself in the pulse of nature. It features traditional Japanese houses, bungalows, and an auto campground, offer…

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Yagamine Family Travel Village

Matsuki Shōkichi Art Memorial Museum and Local History Mus…

Born in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, and raised in Hongo, Ooi Town, sculptor Shokichi Matsuki's works are displayed alongside exhibits showcasing Ooi Town's history and way of life from ancient times to the present.

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Seionji Temple

The imposing standing statue of Bishamonten, created during the Kamakura period, is characterized by its fierce, demonic expression. Flanking it are standing statues of Kichijōten and Zenshidoji, all three designated as Important Cultural Propertie…

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Seionji Temple
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