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1 minute walk to Tabimi Beach

Information on attractions and sightseeing in the surrounding area

Magnificent scenery of Wakasa, sea bathing and playing in the sea in summer, Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum and Fukui Prefectural Vein Museum on the shores of Mikata Goko Lakes,
There are many attractions around the hotel, such as the Rainbow Line Summit Park, which overlooks the Mikata Five Lakes and the Sea of Japan.
Please enjoy Wakasa with the whole family.

Nearby sightseeing list

Wakasa cho, where we live, is known for producing Wakasa ume plums, along with the beautiful nature of the sea, mountains, and rivers.
Even though I've been living in the area for a long time, I'm still captivated by the beauty of the scenery from time to time.
  • Sightseeing spots and highlights in Wakasa Town

    Wakasa Town is known as a production area of Wakasa Ume along with the beautiful nature of the sea, mountains and lakes.
    There are many attractions such as the Fukui Prefectural Veiled Museum, Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum, Kumagawa-juku, and Uriwari Meisui Park.
    • Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum

      Lake Suigetsu, one of the Five Lakes of Mikata, a scenic spot, has a 45-meter continuous time capsule of 70,000 years of sediment collected from the lake bed, and the world's largest varve is displayed in stained glass, a world standard. The measuring stick.
    • Written by Kobo Daishi Ichiya"Mikataishi Kanzeon”

      Approximately 1,200 years ago, Kobo Daishi, who was on a pilgrimage through various countries, entered the mountains of Mikata and carved a statue of Kannon in the Fudo Rock (granite) of this area in one night, but when he heard the crowing of a rooster that signaled the dawn. It is said that he descended the mountain leaving just the tip of his right wrist intact, which is why it is also known as the ``One-Handed Kannon'' and is said to bring blessings to people with disabilities in their limbs.
    • Wakasa Mackerel Road Kumagawa-juku

      Azai Nagamasa, who became the feudal lord of Wakasa under the command of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, made it an important transportation and military location and post town in 1589. Wakasa Wakasa Highway, which passes through Kumagawa-shuku, carried seafood such as mackerel from the Sea of Japan to Kyoto. For this reason, it was called the Sabakaido.It is currently designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
    • Uriwari Meisui Park

      There is a waterfall in the park, which gets its name from the fact that it is so cold that it can even crack melons.The water is rich in rare red algae and contains abundant minerals, and has been selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan. Masu.
    • Day trip hot spring Kirara no Yu

      The hot spring is a sodium-chloride strong salt spring with a flow rate of 190 liters/minute.The facility has a 67℃ low-temperature salt sauna, an open-air bath, a rock bath, a far-infrared sauna, a large rest area, and 2 private rest areas for a fee. Wakasa Acupuncture Clinic is also located on the floor.
    • Jomon Museum

    • Umenosato Kaikan

    • Ube Island

  • Information on Takimi Beach and Wakasa Mikata Marine Park

    This is an introduction to Tabumi Beach, a 1-minute walk from the hotel.
    In summer, you can swim in the sea and interact with seaside creatures.
    If you walk along the beach for about 5 minutes, you will also find Wakasa Mikata Marine Park.
    • Wakasa Mikata Marine Park

      A nature-experience theme park where you can interact with sea creatures and exhibit materials about sea creatures.
    • Tabimi Beach

      In the summer, it is crowded with customers who enjoy swimming in the sea, and during the summer vacation season, you can also rent a boat (reservation required).
  • Mikata Five Lakes

    The five lakes of Mikata are scenic spots located in Wakasa Quasi-National Park, and are lakes registered under the Ramsar Convention.
    On the shores of Lake Suigetsu, there is a promenade in the natural wildlife sanctuary, where you can observe wild birds playing on the waterside while taking a walk.
    From Lake Suigetsu in Wakasa Town, you can take a lake cruise on the Mikata Goko sightseeing boat operated by the town, and from the Lake Center at Lake Kugushi in Mihama Town,
    The Mikata Five Lakes Sightseeing Boat runs through the Urami River and around Lake Suigetsu, Lake Kan, and Lake Mikata.
    The five lakes have different colors depending on their depth and water quality, and you can see the beautiful five-colored lake from Umegatake Summit Park at the top of the Rainbow Line.
    • Mikata Five Lakes Sightseeing Boat

    • Mikata Five Lakes Pleasure Boat

    • Mikatagoko Rainbow Line

    • Mikatagoko PA

    • Roadside Station Mikata Five Lakes

    • Mikata Five Lakes Two Day March

  • Tourist spots in Wakasa area (Mihama Town - Wakasa Town - Obama City)

    Wakasa City, which is next to Wakasa Town, has many national treasures such as Myotsuji Temple and Jinguji Temple.
    It is a treasure trove of cultural assets dotted with over 130 historic old temples.
    It takes about 30 minutes by car from Wakasa Town to Obama City.
    In addition, on the Mihama-cho side, there is Hyuga Sea Fishing Pond and Suishohama Beach, which is popular for its beautiful beach and blue sea.
    You can also move to Mihama Town in about 30 minutes by car.
    • Myotsuji Temple(Obama City)

    • Wakasa History Museum(Obama City)

    • sightseeing boat(Obama City)

    • Kuniyoshi Castle(Mihama Town)

    • Suishohama(Mihama Town)

  • Four Seasons of Wakasa Owner's digital camera photo collection

    In my spare time, I take pictures of the scenery with a digital camera, but I would like everyone to actually visit and learn about the wonders of this place.
    • spring plum

    • love letter

    • old house spring

    • haze of spring

    • Lake Mikata boat hut

    • summer sea

    • return to port

    • Jomon night

    • Isoiwa

    • Winter View

    • Lake Mikata in winter