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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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The Kitamaebune ships, designated as a Japan Heritage site. Ukon Gonzaemon, one of the five major shipowners of the Hokuriku region. We'll guide you through the history of the Kitamaebune ships, starting with his residence, the Ukon House, and incl…

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Until the Meiji era, the "West Highway," commonly known as the "Horse-Carriage Highway," connecting Fuchu (Takefu) and Kono, played a vital role in transportation alongside the Kitamaebune ships. Horse-carriers, transporters who utilized horses to …

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The freestyle kayaking venue located upstream at Nakajima River Park utilizes the discharge from the Kansai Electric Power Ichiaragawa Power Station, with a maximum flow rate of 80 tons per second throughout the year. Characterized by its stable fl…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Wakasa-Takahama Station offers rentals of electric-assist bicycles, hybrid bikes, and e-bikes (hybrid bikes and mini-velos). Guests staying at “Wakacycle: Cyclist-Friendly Accommodations” can rent these for two or more consecutive days! Please take…

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Experience nature, learn about the environment, and practice daily living!The Yatsugi Sennen Forest spreads across approximately 20 hectares at an altitude of 400 to 500 meters. Wooden buildings and green roofs stand out clearly against the contras…

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Welcome to the Warring States-era mountain castle hidden in the forest. The Sengoku (Warring States) Period was a time of near-constant civil war and political upheaval, generally spanning from roughly 1467 to 1615.The ruins of Jinguji Castle are t…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

HighlightsSabae City in Fukui Prefecture is the City of Eyeglasses! Stepping off at Sabae Station, eyeglass motifs greet you throughout the town. Plus Jack is a rare workshop in this eyeglass city, handling every step of eyeglass production entirel…

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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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Carry a colorful umbrella that makes walking fun and enjoy strolling through a castle town where the charm of 400 years ago remains!  

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Yokokan Garden and Fukui City History Museum are right next door. Located just a 10-minute walk from Fukui Station, it offers convenient access to the Prefectural Government Office, City Hall, and International Activities Plaza. We welcome you with…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Designed as a resort hotel, we take pride in our luxurious facilities, spacious rooms, and large baths featuring various types of hot spring water. We cater to conferences and banquets, and our restaurant offers everything from French cuisine to ka…

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Rich, deep, sweet strawberries born from soil cultivation.The variety is "Kaorino," known for its strong sweetness and mild acidity.Characterized by large fruit and a pleasant aroma.Compared to other varieties, harvesting begins earlier, …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Wakasa Nature Trail Cycling Course runs from Lake Mikata to Lake Suigetsu, where you can enjoy the beautiful lakeside scenery by rental bicycle.Fees: *Please inquireHours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMRegular Holidays: None (subject to temporary closures;…

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Play, Learn, Discover! The Future of Energy and the Future of Our PlanetFeaturing one of the world's largest virtual image theaters, an outer space power plant attraction supervised by world-acclaimed manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, and panel exh…

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The Taichō no Mori complex, featuring hot springs and lodging facilities, includes an adjoining vineyard. From mid-August to late September, grapes like Delaware and Kyoho ripen one after another, offering the chance to enjoy grape picking. Under t…

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This is a bike-sharing service where you can rent a bike whenever you want and return it wherever you like. Anyone can rent a bike by tapping their IC card on a bicycle at a Cycle Port. Why not take a smooth ride on a sleek red electric bike as a n…

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Enjoy sightseeing tours by bicycle. Ideal for touring the nearby attractions, including the head temple Eiheiji. 【Rental Locations】 ・Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station 【For details, see below】 Rent-a-Cycle - User Guide - Echizen Railway

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A renovated 90-year-old traditional house in Imajo-juku. With the concept of "stepping into the local daily life," it offers experiences that let you immerse yourself in the diverse ways of life in the area.

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For over half a century, we've cultivated pearls in the waters of Wakasa, Japan's northernmost region. The temperature difference in the seawater, born from the winter cold, creates pearls with a fine, deep luster—a beauty unique to Wakasa Pearls. …

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