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Wakasa Fisherman’s Wharf

3.5

93 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Obama-shi Kawasaki 1-3-2

At this market complex, you can enjoy seeing, buying, and eating the charms of Wakasa. The complex offers a popular 60-minute boat cruise which enables riders to take in the local dynamic scenery formed by the stormy waters of the Sea of Japan. The Sotomo Cruising boat ride operates from March to November and is offered four times a day to general customers and also runs up to four times a day for private groups (when reservations have been made). The first floor of the complex is a souvenir store carrying famous products from Wakasa. The second floor is a restaurant serving an abundance of seasonal ocean delicacies.

Apart from gifts, the restaurant at the ground floor(self service) offers great food at a very good price. The sushi and sashimi are very fresh. Miso soup and tea are complimentary. There is a small...
Roadside Station Natasho

3.5

15 Reviews

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Oigunoichou Natashounotaoi 109-4-1

Located in Oi Town, flanked by mountains and the ocean, Roadside Station Natasho consists of a single-story wooden log house, and is a roadside station reminiscent of “Nata-no-sho” —a lot name that existed from late ancient period to the middle ages. In the Bussankan, they sell specialty products including Jinenjyo (wild yams)—king of wild vegetables—and “Natasho pickles” made with low sodium and using local ingredients. The jinenjyo are only available from mid November to mid December.

小浜から南下して美山・京北に至る国道162号線、通称西の鯖街道（福井県側は「食祭街道」、京都府側は「周山街道」とも呼称）の堀越峠手前あたりにある道の駅です。駐車スペースはそこそこありますが休憩施設、物販はさして立派ではありません。その中では地元産の漬物「名田庄漬」は極めて適価でなかなか上質です。京都市内の漬物屋の商売が悪どいと感じるほどです。名田庄といえば古い世代にとっては高石ともや、でしょうが...
Roadside Station Uminpia Oi

4.0

27 Reviews

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Oigunoichou Narumi 1-1-2

This facility is part of the Uminpia Oi leisure complex where there is all sorts of fun to be had. The view from the Roadside Station offers a panoramic view of Wakasa Bay. It is popular for the sales area where you can buy seafood freshly caught offshore from Wakasa, seasonal vegetables, rice, fruit and flowers directly from producers, as well as local specialities and an 80-seat food court with a view of the sea. The gelateria, where gelato is made with fruit and vegetables from Oi-cho and milk from Fukui Prefecture, comes highly recommended.

お土産や海産物が多くあります。フードコートで食事もできます。スタッフはフレンドリーです。電子マネーのペイペイ使えます。
Roadside Station Seaside Takahama

3.0

13 Reviews

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Oiguntakahamachou Shimokuramochi 46-10

Roadside Station Seaside Takahama is a roadside station with great deals every day, as it features restaurants, a souvenir corner, and hot springs. On family day or healing day, you can enjoy the facilities at a lower price than usual. At the souvenir corner, you can purchase mackerel heshiko, habutaemochi, genroku mochi, slightly pickled sea bream, grilled mackerel sushi and other Takahama Town products, and even souvenirs and maritime products from Fukui and all over Japan.

青葉山に登ったあと、こちらの日帰り温泉「ゆっぷる」で汗を流す。休憩所もあり、ゆっくりくつろげた。休憩後は隣でお土産を購入。冷蔵保存の物もあるので保冷バッグを忘れずに！！
Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

4.0

55 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Kawasaki 3-4

Obama, which was the center of Miketsukuni, is a historic place where Wakasa seafood and salt were presented to the ancient Imperial Court and this museum was created as a place where people could come into contact with this history and culture and interact with other people. The museum is divided into sections to introduce the diet of this region with replicas of dishes such as Zoni (rice cake soup)—the Symbol of Japanese New Year Food, Traditional Events and Foods which introduce a year in the folklore treasure trove, Wakasa Obama, based on foods, and Miketsukuni Wakasa and Saba Kaido (the ancient mackerel route) which is Japan Heritage. A number of courses are also offered.

Everyone we spoke to in town was keen for us to go to this place. Clearly a lot of money and civic pride has been invested in it. The complex has a hot spring resort, a restaurant, a display of...
Jinguji Temple

4.5

29 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Jinguji 30-4

Being a syncretized Shinto and Buddhist temple, this is an extremely rare temple where worshippers clap their hands. It is famous for the Shinto ritual of omizu-okuri (sending water) to the Nara’s Todaiji Temple Nigatsu-do Hall. It houses a late Kamakura period Deva Gate (a Nationally Important Cultural Property) and Nanboku-cho period wooden god and sitting goddess statues as well as the main hall (also a National Important Cultural Property) which was built in the Muromachi period and is so magnificent that it is said to be the best in Wakasa.

福井県小浜市の天台宗のお寺。本尊は薬師如来坐像。東大寺二月堂への「お水送り」が行われる。鎌倉初期、若狭彦神社別に神宮寺に改名。
Myotsuji Temple

4.5

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Monzen 5-21

This temple, famous for its late Heian period National Important Cultural Properties such as the wooden standing statues of Gozanze Myo-o, Jinja Daisho and Acalanatha among others, is also a valuable historical structure including the main hall and the three-storied pagoda, National Treasures built in the middle of the Kamakura period. The pagoda in particular is a typical Kamakura structure, notable for its overall balance and the precision of its entablature.

山の中にひっそりと佇むお寺で坂上田村麻呂の創建と伝わる真言宗のお寺です。福井県に2つある国宝がこちらの本堂と三重塔で、鎌倉時代の豪快で力強さを感じる建築物です。新緑の中で三重塔の美しさが引き立っていました。本堂内で仏像の説明もしていただけ、こちらの薬師如来の両脇が日光月光でないことなど興味深いお話を聞くことができました。
Roadside Station Wakasa- Obama

5.0

1 Reviews

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Wakuri 24-45-2

As the entranceway to Obama City, the Roadside Station Wakasa-Obama is Obama City’s first roadside station and it provides a lot of local information. It has a wide variety of goods, from specialty goods from food city Obama, to local seasonal vegetables to even crafts, and the food menu included mackerel named for Saba Kaido. There are many choices, like “mackerel dumplings,” “mackerel curry,” “mackerel & potatoes,” but “soy-aroma mackerel sandwich” is quite popular, winning a prize at the “Do-1 Grand Prix.”

サバサンドは、独特のソースでおいしい。ボリュームたっぷり。冷やし鯖うどんも、梅干しが入っていておいしい。
Akagurizaki Auto Camping Ground

4.5

14 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Oi-gun Oicho Oshima 21-95

オートキャンプ場では設備も整い、バンガローからキャンプサイトまで色々と選ぶことが出来る。売店では大概のものが手に入るので、キャンプなどの時に忘れ物をしたときに重宝する。海の近くだが、林があるため海風もきつく無く、バイクも潮だらけにはならなかった。ウイスキー片手に潮騒を聞きながら思いを巡らすのも心地よい。３度行ったが、お勧めである。
Kinoko no Mori Amusement Land

4.5

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Oigunoichou Shikano 42-27

This is a mini park with the theme of mushrooms, the specialty of Oi-cho. Kinoko Monoshirikan is a facility with environmental models recreating the growth of mushrooms, exhibits of replicas of approximately 120 types of edible and poisonous mushrooms, mushrooms from around the world and rare mushrooms and visitors can see the cultivation of shiitake mushrooms, the specialty of Oi-cho. There is also a specialty shop as well as Kinoko Chaya, which serves snacks, and a barbeque facility.

大きな滑り台のあるところはいくつか行ったのですが、エレベーターで上がれるのは斬新てすね一応アスレチック兼用の登り口もあります他に芝すべりや手漕ぎのトロッコなど色々遊べます。入園料や芝すべりやすべり台の敷物なとで飲食除外で1000円ほどかかりました園自体は広大とはいえないのと、滑り台もそう何度も滑るものではないので、体を動かしたい子供にとっては、そろそろ帰りたい発言が出るくらいでした小...
Fukui Prefectural Child and Family Plaza

4.5

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Oigunoichou Narumi 1-1-1

Primarily a facility for preschool and elementary school kids to enjoy with their parents, the Child and Family Science Center gives families an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the ocean, nature, and their environment. It is divided into five zones: the entrance, the factory, fun search, exchange, and outdoor. The outdoor zone features a playground, monuments, and an outlook floor for viewing the ocean. Approximately six minutes by car via Obama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasaka Expressway.

An impressive indoor playground with a massive pirate ship including a compressed air cannon for kids to fire plastic balls into the surrounding ball pit ‘sea’ or at their parents / siblings. Great...
Chopsticks Furusato WAKASA

4.0

19 Reviews

Shopping

Fukui Obama-shi Fukutani 8-1-3

A shop selling and displaying chopsticks located along National Route 162 in Fukutani, Obama City. On display and for sale are about 3,000 different styles of chopsticks including the local Obama specialty Wakasa Lacquered Chopsticks, which boast over 80% domestic market share for lacquered chopsticks. There's also an area where you can try polishing Wakasa Lacquered Chopsticks. Every year on August 4th, Chopsticks Day, they hold special events including chopstick memorial services and half price sales.

This shop is located a few meters away from the sea. The world’s largest pair of chopsticks is located here. And, you can make your own chopsticks as souvenirs. This is a great place to visit, and to...
Wakasa History Museum

4.0

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Onyu 2-104

This museum, which collects, stores and exhibits objects concerning the history and folklore of the Wakasa region, actively plans various events including themed and touring exhibitions in addition to a wide range of permanent exhibitions such as Buddha statues made in the region and those influenced by the former capital Kyoto, the diverse festival culture of Wakasa and artefacts from the Paleolithic to the Tumulus Periods. There are also original products incorporating typical Wakasa historical and natural scenes in their designs on sale.

This a great place to learn about the history, importance and influence of the Wakasa area. It is a very informative tour and I recommend going there. However, it may seem small compared to other...
Hagaji Temple

4.0

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Obama-shi Haga 83-5

A temple in Haga, Obama. The temple was established in 716 by the monk Gyoki on order from the Empress Gensho. A wood standing statue of the Eleven-faced Kannon said to modelled on the appearance of Empress Gensho, a wood standing statue of the Thousand-hand Kannon, and a wood standing statue of Bishamonten from the Heian-period are all enshrined in the temple and are all designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

福井県小浜市羽賀にある高野山真言宗のお寺。本尊は十一面観音。女帝元正天皇をモデルにしたといわれています。
Myoraku Temple

4.5

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Obama-shi Nodai 28-13

A temple in Nodai, Obama City. The temple was founded in 797 CE by the monk Kobo Daishi and the principal object of worship is a standing wooden statue of the Thousand-hand Kannon said to have been made by Gyoki. The main hall was built during the Kamakura period and is the oldest building in the Wakasa area. The statue of Kannon is rare in that it also features 24 faces and with the temple has been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

福井県小浜市野代にある高野山真言宗のお寺。本尊は千手観音菩薩。延暦16年797年空海が再興したと伝えられている。
Angel Line

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Obama-shi Uchitomi Peninsula

A driving road along Prefectural Route 107 in Obama. It runs from Anojiri up 619 meters to the summing of Mt. Kusuyagadake. From the summit you will have a magnificent view stretching from Wakasa Bay to the Echizen Cape far in the North-East.
Shirahama Beach

4.0

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Oi-gun Takahamacho Sonobe 60 Area

A swimming beach in Sonobe, Takahama, Oi. Stretching out from Torii Beach, the beach has beautiful white sands and blue waters. On the east side is Wakasa Wada Beach, and nearby you'll find Wakasa Shirahama BBQ Park and Wakasa Wada Camping Ground.

Os bares poderia ter mais porções voltadas um pouco mais para os ocidentais,somadas com as japonesas
Seiwa Chopsticks

3.5

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Ryuzen 6-2

This shop, which specializes in Wakasa lacquered chopsticks, manufactures and sells Wakasa lacquered chopsticks carefully crafted by artisans as well as hexagonal chopsticks that fit children’s hands. Each beautiful pair is carefully studded with egg or sea shells and painted with dozens of layers of coloured lacquer, but remains easy to use. Personalised chopsticks such as for couples are also available.

外にある百円、二百円をカゴに入れて自分でとっていく箸の販売。見ていたら店員が近くに来てジロジロ。万引きでもするのかと警戒、気分が悪い。それならこんな売り方をして欲しくない。レジがある店内に入れておいたらどうでしょうか。おすすめを聞いても好きなのを選んだら、です。せっかく旅行で立ち寄ったのにつまらない。
Mantokuji Temple

4.0

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Kanaya 74-23

Famous for its flowers, this temple has a dry landscape garden carpeted with white sand featuring azaleas in the spring, new greenery in the early summer and the changing leaves of Japanese maple trees in the fall which lend color to the temple. It also has the only garden designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty of the eight local temples noted for their national treasures and cultural properties. It is also known for its wooden sitting statue of Amitabha, a National Important Cultural Property sculpted in the late Heian period.

紅葉の季節じゃなかったので・・・青紅葉と「五色つばき」が見物の季節でした。相変わらず綺麗に造られた、掃除もされている庭園、って感じ・・・・。今回は頑張って住職さんが口角泡を飛ばして説明されていたが、写真を撮るよりも、室内を眺めるよりもまずは私の説明を聞け！と云わんばかりの大声で・・・騒がしいだけ、寺院の説明にはそぐわない説明の仕方。施設へ行って説明を聞いたりするのも数千回、数万回とあったが、下手な...
Wakasa Obama Fish Center

3.5

11 Reviews

Shopping

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Kawasaki 2-5-1

This center is a seafood market housing 11 fish shops, most of which are intermediate wholesalers, selling freshly-caught fish from local fishing ports and dried and processed marine products. It is also popular for its charcoal brazier area in a corner of the car park where you can cook the fish or dried products that you bought at the center. The best time to visit is the morning.

10軒くらいの海産物店が軒を連ねており、食堂もあります。お店によりますが、7時くらいからお昼までの営業ですが早い時間だと入荷前だったりと訪問タイミングが難しいところです。名物の鯖や小鯛の笹漬等、魅力的なものが並んでいました。

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Fukui Areas

Northeast of Kyoto, the ancient Tojinbo Cliffs separate Fukui prefecture from the Sea of Japan in a stretch of land well worth exploring. Water sports and seaside delicacies are available in abundance as the spectacular rugged coastline flattens down into beaches to the west of the prefecture, while inland, Fukui is home to Zen Buddhist temples and historic ruins.