Why don't you make memories with your children by playing energetically even in the cold winter? The Tsuruga/Wakasa area is full of family fun spots, both indoors and outdoors. You can also enjoy the fun of tasting fresh seafood from Wakasa Bay and choosing the best souvenirs. Here is a model course for a family trip with elementary school children.
A fun-filled plan that will satisfy the whole family!
01. 9:00: Depart from Tsuruga Station by car!
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02. 9:55: 【El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center】 Let's play and learn in a jungle✕ futuristic space!
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03. 11:30: 【UMIKARA】Fill up at the fresh fish market!
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04. 13:00: 【Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land】Fun is unlimited! An amusing park full of mushrooms!
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05. 14:41: 【Roadside Station Uminpia Ohi】Souvenirs from the sea and mountains all in one place!
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06. 15:20: 【SEE SEA PARK】A space with a sense of openness where you can relax and enjoy yourself
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07. 15:50: Head home or stay another night
01. 9:00: Depart from Tsuruga Station by car!
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02. 9:55: 【El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center】 Let's play and learn in a jungle✕ futuristic space!
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03. 11:30: 【UMIKARA】Fill up at the fresh fish market!
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04. 13:00: 【Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land】Fun is unlimited! An amusing park full of mushrooms!
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05. 14:41: 【Roadside Station Uminpia Ohi】Souvenirs from the sea and mountains all in one place!
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06. 15:20: 【SEE SEA PARK】A space with a sense of openness where you can relax and enjoy yourself
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07. 15:50: Head home or stay another night
9:00 Depart from Tsuruga Station by car!
JR Tsuruga Station, the terminus of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line, is the fastest station from Tokyo Station (3 hours and 8 minutes without transfers). It is also the western gateway connecting Kansai and Hokuriku, and can be reached from Osaka Station by Thunderbird (no transfers) in 1 hour and 21 minutes at the fastest. Take a rental car from Tsuruga for an exciting drive!
There are several car rental offices in front of Tsuruga Station. Advance reservations are recommended.
There are several car rental offices in front of Tsuruga Station. Advance reservations are recommended.
9:55【El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center】 Play and learn in a jungle✕ futuristic space!
About 55 minutes by car from Tsuruga. El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center, located in Takahama Town, is a science park where visitors can learn about natural science and energy.
Visitors can enjoy athletic and other activities in the "Tropical Wonder," a large all-weather greenhouse, and participatory exhibits in the "Science Wonder," another content of the park, allowing visitors to move around and play with all their might even on rainy days.
Visitors can enjoy athletic and other activities in the "Tropical Wonder," a large all-weather greenhouse, and participatory exhibits in the "Science Wonder," another content of the park, allowing visitors to move around and play with all their might even on rainy days.
Tropical Wonder
Spread out before you is an open jungle space! In this all-weather, rainforest-themed greenhouse, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including a thrilling aerial athletic facility (for a fee) and a jungle net. Except for the aerial athletic equipment, all other equipment can be used free of charge!
aerial athletics
The "Aerial Athletic" that surrounds Tropical Wonder is a thrilling experience! Anyone above elementary school age and taller than 125 centimeters can try it. After receiving a briefing from the staff, visitors are required to wear safety equipment such as helmets and harnesses. Even though you know you are safe because of the lifeline, your first step may be a little nerve-wracking!
The staff members are watching us from below, and they encourage us to move forward. They will help you advance at your own pace and not rush. They aim to reach the goal at their own pace without being rushed.
The wobbly log and wire scaffolding is one of the athletic highlights. The highest point is about 10 meters above the ground, and the bottom is in full view. ...... Keep your nerve until you reach the goal.
At first, they were scared, but by the end of the day, their steps seemed to be lighter. Since the aerial athletic course allows for up to two laps, many children are ready to try a second lap as soon as they reach the finish line.
stair gym
The "Kaitan Gym" is located on the first floor of Tropical Wonder, where visitors can play on ladders, nets, and other stairway equipment. After you go down the wiggly tube slide, you can go back up again! Climb, slide, and have plenty of fun.
jungle net
The "Jungle Net," a net-type trampoline, is a popular piece of playground equipment for adults as well. You can feel it working on your thighs as you jump around (laughs).
Bouldering Wall
Reaching the GOAL may be surprisingly difficult, even for adults. You can also enjoy bouldering in a space filled with greenery.
After a great deal of fun in the Tropical Wonder, head to the other space, Science Wonder!
Science Wonder
The Tropical Wonder is an exciting change from the Tropical Wonder, with a space that reminds you of the near future! Visitors can enjoy learning about the principles of science and how electricity works while actually seeing, touching, and playing with it.
This is an exhibit that makes a sound when you hold your hand over the hole. There are many hands-on exhibits in Science Wonder that allow visitors to experience the wonders of light and sound.
In the exhibit where visitors learn that the coils become magnets through the power of electricity, by turning the handle (generator), the coils become magnets so that even adults can hang from them.
There are also many other exhibits that use the body, such as pedaling a bicycle to generate electricity to light up LEDs and riding a ball coaster with a pulley to create electricity. These exhibits are fun to play with and provide visitors with an opportunity to develop an interest in the wonders of science.
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- Shoichi Uratani, Director, El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center
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- Eldorado has many repeat customers, and we regularly hold events in the museum that they can enjoy no matter how many times they come. In our customer surveys, we receive encouraging feedback such as "the staff's smiling faces were nice," "they explained everything in detail," and "I want to come back again. We look forward to welcoming you to Eldorado, where you can enjoy yourself even on cold or rainy days.
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- El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center Staff Mr. Yamazaki
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- I have tried the aerial athletics, but it was actually scary and took me about an hour. ...... (laughs). I recommend the "Jungle Net". It is so much fun that children and adults alike can't help but jump up and down. Please enjoy it with your family!
El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center
| Address | 4-1 Aoto, Takahama-cho, Oi-gun, Fukui Prefecture |
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| Access | Approximately 8 minutes on foot from "Wakasa Wada Station" of JR Obama Line About 10 minutes drive from "Oi Takahama" or "Obama Nishi" IC on Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway |
| Admission Fee | Admission and parking: Free Aerial Athletic Fees】 Free Adults (high school students and older): 1,500 yen Children (junior high school students and under) 1,000 yen |
| Hours of Operation | Facility Hours】9:30～17:00 Aerial Athletic Field Hours】10:00～17:00 Athletic facilities are not available from 12:00 to 13:00. |
| Closed | Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday) Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29 - 1/3) |
| Telephone number | 0770-72-5890 |
| URL | https://www.kepco.co.jp/corporate/profile/community/pr/eldoland/index.html |
11:20 "El do Land Atomic Energy PR Center" to "UMIKARA" (10 min. by car)
11:30【UMIKARA】Fill up at the fresh fish market.
UMIKARA, a fish and travel market, is located next to the fishing port in Takahama Town and offers fresh seafood landed every morning. In addition to a restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal seafood dishes, a barbecue site is open from May to October. After enjoying a delicious lunch while feeling close to the sea, enjoy selecting souvenirs at the well-stocked store.
cafeteria
In addition to table seating, the restaurant also has tatami room seating with plenty of space between seats. The bookshelf is filled with picture books about fish to keep children entertained while waiting. Enjoy a relaxing meal while gazing at the ocean stretching out before you.
Kaisendon in love with Wakasa
If you are at a loss for what to eat, this is the dish for you! This bowl of rice topped with seafood from Wakasa is a true "jewel box" of seafood. On this day, there were six kinds of ingredients: squid, salmon, sea bream, yellowtail, sweet shrimp, and Spanish mackerel.
Wakasa pickled mahata grouper on rice
Wakasa mahata is a brand-name farmed fish from Fukui Prefecture, also known as "fantastic high-end fish. It is characterized by its chewy and plump texture, and has an elegant sweetness and richness. It has a different taste when served with hot dashi broth.
Ingredients for the pickle bowl can be purchased at the market next door. In addition to mahata, sea bream and Fukui salmon are also available, making it hard to decide which to choose.
Children's Fish Fry Plate
Large fried shrimp and fried fish make this plate a satisfying meal. The carefully handmade tartar sauce, potato salad, and chicken rice are delicious and satisfying even for adults. A hamburger steak plate is also available on the children's menu.
Orange juice is not included in the plate.
Orange juice is not included in the plate.
The store has a large aquarium tank where fresh seafood can be purchased even in stormy weather.
Purchased fish can be had as sashimi at the market and eaten at the Umikara Restaurant.
TOTOMARU" is a surimi ball made from white fish by carefully grinding every small bone. Even children who do not like fish can easily eat them without worrying about the bones. They have no peculiarities and go well with any dish, so they can be used in soups, hot pots, and many other dishes.
UMIKARA Select
This is the place to find stylish souvenirs! UMIKARA Select sells drinks, sweets, processed foods, seasonings, and original sundries made from locally grown fruits and vegetables. Be sure to check out the seasonally changing "window art" painted on the windows overlooking the ocean.
This drink base is made with strawberries and lemons picked locally. Simply pour in milk, soda water, or water to create a drink with the fresh taste of freshly picked strawberries.
Whole "Uchinoura lemons," a specialty of the Uchinoura district in Takahama-cho, are kneaded into the dough and baked into a richly flavored financier. It is popular for its refreshing taste.
UMIKARA
| Address | 5-1 Shiozono, Yamahama-cho, Ohi-gun, Fukui Prefecture |
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| Access | 10 minutes on foot from Wakasa Takahama Station on the JR Obama Line. Approximately 20 minutes by car from the Maizuru-Higashi Interchange or the Oi Takahama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. |
| Parking lot | Yes (free of charge) |
| Hours of operation | Facilities】9:00～19:30（Summer:9:00～20:00 Winter:9:00～19:00) Cafeteria lunch menu】10:00〜15:30 Cafeteria Dinner menu】18:00〜22:00（L.O21:30） ※Saturday and Sunday only |
| Closed | Facilities】Open all year round (Closed only on 1/1) Cafeteria】12/31・1/1 |
| Telephone number | 0770-72-3528 |
| URL | https://umikara.co.jp/ |
12:50 From "UMIKARA" to "Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land" (10 min. by car)
13:00【Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land】Fun is unlimited! An interesting park full of mushrooms!
Photo courtesy of Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
A change from the view from the port town.
In the foreground is ...... a giant mushroom!
In the foreground is ...... a giant mushroom!
Photo courtesy of Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land is a theme park featuring mushrooms, a specialty of Ooi Town. It is easily accessible from the expressway, and many people visit in combination with the roadside station.
There is a lot of playground equipment on the vast grounds, and visitors can also play with balls and water. The adjoining "Mushroom Museum" is a museum dedicated solely to mushrooms, a rarity in Japan. On the second floor of the museum, there is a video experience facility by Team Lab.
There is a lot of playground equipment on the vast grounds, and visitors can also play with balls and water. The adjoining "Mushroom Museum" is a museum dedicated solely to mushrooms, a rarity in Japan. On the second floor of the museum, there is a video experience facility by Team Lab.
Kinoko-Tower, the symbol of Kinoko-no-Mori
Photo courtesy of Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
The symbolic tower is 30 meters high with a mushroom motif. Ascending via a see-through elevator, visitors can enjoy a view of abundant nature. A connecting bridge from the observation deck leads to the "Big Slider," a gigantic slide.
View from Kinoko-Tower
The mountain to the right in the foreground is commonly known locally as "Onigiri Mountain. It is indeed a beautifully triangular-shaped mountain. It is definitely worth a visit in spring as well, as you can see the cherry blossom scenery spreading out below!
big slider
Photo courtesy of Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
The 460-meter-long slide has a total of five courses. From the starting point, you can see the entire Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land.
(Left) Chibi slope (Right) Moon cart
Photo courtesy of Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
Thrilling sledding on artificial grass slopes for ages 3 to junior high school students. Because of the high speed, safety protective gear (specially designed for the Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land) must be worn.
Moon carts, which allow children to freely drive on a dedicated cart course, are a very popular attraction for little ones. It is free of charge.
Moon carts, which allow children to freely drive on a dedicated cart course, are a very popular attraction for little ones. It is free of charge.
mushroom museum
Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land is not just for outdoor play. Visit the Mushroom Museum on the grounds, which includes a museum on the first floor and a video experience facility produced by TeamLab on the second floor.
On the way to the "Mushroom Museum," I found a mushroom growing wild. It is truly a "mushroom forest! Also, the pathway is covered with trick art that makes pictures of mushrooms and squirrels appear three-dimensional, so be sure to check your step as you walk along the path.
Mushroom Diorama
The museum has four dioramas that simulate beech and red pine forests, and replicas of various species, from familiar mushrooms to poisonous mushrooms that are highly poisonous, are on display.
From October to April each year, visitors can see mycorrhizal shiitake mushrooms growing at the facility. These are sold online as well as at the roadside station.
Next, let's visit the TeamLab video experience facility on the second floor of the building!
TeamLab's visual experience facility (Drawing Town)
A large screen shows colorful vehicles and houses. In the center is the mushroom tower we saw earlier!
Choose from among eight different types of trucks, fire trucks, UFOs, houses, etc., and color freely.
The resulting picture can be scanned and imported as data to ......
The picture you drew appeared on the screen! It was a surprise to see a flat picture appear as a three-dimensional object!
When you touch the pictures on the screen, you can perform various actions, such as launching missiles from a spaceship or spraying water from a fire truck. The game can be played for 50 minutes with a one-time fee of 300 yen, so try the other pictures as well.
TeamLab's visual experience facility (table inhabited by dwarfs)
On the other side of the "Drawing Town" screen is the "Table Dwarfs Dwelling". Lots of dwarfs are walking around with cute movements. It is fun just to look at them, but of course, that is not all.
For example, if you place your hand on the table and make a pass-through, the dwarf will change its path according to the shape of your hand.
You can put out fires and grow plants by moving the position of rain clouds.
Over here, a delicious-looking fried egg was cooked in a frying pan. Please enjoy the world of cute dwarfs by touching them in various ways.
This alone is enough to keep visitors busy for half a day, but the park also has a pottery museum where visitors can try their hand at making ceramics, and a restaurant called "Shokuumashu" that serves a wide variety of mushrooms, a specialty of the park.
If you feel that one day is not enough fun, we recommend becoming a "chibiko member," a membership open to children from 3 years old to 6th grade elementary school students. Admission fee, big slider, rental items for the slopes, and Team Lab facilities are free for an entire year, and it pays for itself with just one visit to the park. Upon joining, a passport with your photo will be issued on the spot.
If you feel that one day is not enough fun, we recommend becoming a "chibiko member," a membership open to children from 3 years old to 6th grade elementary school students. Admission fee, big slider, rental items for the slopes, and Team Lab facilities are free for an entire year, and it pays for itself with just one visit to the park. Upon joining, a passport with your photo will be issued on the spot.
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- Mr. Tobimukai Ichiba, Director, Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
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- I was born and raised in Ooi Town, and this is a place that I have fond memories of since I was a child. Please feel free to move your body and play a lot. The official character "Kumashichu" is hidden in the diorama of the "Mushroom Museum. Please try to find him with your family.
Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
| Address | 42-27 Shikano, Ooi Town, Fukui Prefecture |
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| Access | Take a Fukutetsu bus bound for Kawakami from "Wakasa Hongo" station on the JR Obama line, and get off at "Kogamada" bus stop. Approximately 3 minutes drive from the Ooi Takahama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway, or approximately 20 minutes drive from the Obama-Nishi Interchange. |
| Parking lot | Yes (free of charge) |
| Entrance fee （Admission fee (cleaning cooperation fee) |
Adults (high school students and older) 300 yen Children (junior high school students and under) 200 yen (Playground equipment use fee: 100-300 yen) |
| Hours of operation |
9:30-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
*Big sliders, moon carts, and trolleys are available until 16:45.
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| Closed | Mushroom Forest】Closed every Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday) Ceramic Museum】Closed on Mondays and Thursdays (except for painting and pottery making, which are by reservation only). Shokumashu] Open Saturdays and Sundays All museums are closed during the year-end and New Year's holidays. |
| Telephone number | 0770-78-1713 |
| URL | https://www.wakasa-ohi.co.jp/?page_id=403 |
14:30 From "Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land" to "Roadside Station Uminpia Ohi" (about 11 minutes by car)
14:41【Roadside Station Uminpia Ohi】Souvenirs from the sea and mountains all in one place
This roadside station is located within the "Uminpia Ohi" leisure complex, which includes a hot spring facility and a "Kodomo Kazoku Kan" (Children's Family Museum). Facing Wakasa Bay, the station was built in the image of a ship docked at a wharf. It is a perfect place to stop for a break from driving, a meal, or shopping, and the tourist information center inside the facility offers sightseeing consultation services. Gelato made from locally produced ingredients is also popular.
In addition to marine products, Ooi Town is also rich in mountain produce such as plums and shiitake mushrooms. The store is filled with locally grown and processed foods and sweets.
Nadasho pickles are popular pickles made in the former Nadasho village. The light flavor makes it easy to eat, and the cut-up size makes you want to try many different kinds. It is recommended for both home use and for distribution.
A popular product made from dried shiitake mushrooms, a specialty of Ooi Town. The light texture is pleasantly crunchy, and the more you chew, the more the shiitake mushroom flavor spreads in your mouth, creating a new sensation. The package depicts Kumashishu, the official character of Mushroom Forest.
The staff recommends the "Ume Plum Jelly" made from Ooi Town's specialty plums. It is popular among children and is offered in school lunches in the local area. Since it is made from the pulp of fully ripe plums, it has no sourness, and the rich sweetness and aroma can be enjoyed.
Ume sweets such as "Fukui Ume Roll," a mini-sized baumkuchen filled with ume jam and vanilla cream, and "Fukui Ume Castella," baked with ripe ume puree and slightly pink in color, are also highly popular.
GELATO & CAFE
At this gelato factory, all gelato and sorbet are handmade using seasonal fruits and vegetables shipped to the local specialty store. The most popular items are the "Strawberry Milk" made with strawberries grown in the town and the refreshing "Ume Sorbet" made with Ooi Town's specialty ume plums. If you can't decide which one to choose, we recommend the two-pack.
One type of gelato is 350 yen, and two types are 400 yen.
Roadside Station “Uminpia Ohi”
| Address | 1-1-2 Narumi, Ooi-machi, Oi-gun, Fukui Prefecture |
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| Access | 5 minutes drive or 15 minutes walk from JR Wakasa Hongo Station 5 minutes from the Obama-Nishi IC of the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway, 15 minutes from the Ooi Takahama IC |
| Parking lot | Yes (free of charge) |
| Hours of operation | 9:00-18:00 Food court: 10:00-15:00 Gelato Factory 9:00-17:00 |
| Closed | 1st and 3rd Mondays (or the following Tuesday if the Monday is a national holiday) |
| Phone number | 0770-77-4600 |
| URL | https://michinoeki-ohi.com/ |
15:20 Walk from "Roadside Station Uminpia Ohi" to "SEE SEA PARK
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15:20【SEE SEA PARK】A space full of open space where you can relax to your heart's content.
Photo courtesy of SEE SEA PARK
SEE SEA PARK, built in the image of clouds, is a commercial facility based on the concept of "a park created by everyone. The brightly lit building houses restaurants and coffee shops. It also focuses on events and workshops for children, and events such as marche and used book fairs are frequently held.
Photo courtesy of SEE SEA PARK
A nice exterior with a definite photo finish. Soap bubble sets (sold for 50 yen) and Frisbees and Moluccas are available free of charge and can be played outside the building.
SEE SEA PARK Management Office
SEE SEA PARK Management Office
The building has high ceilings and is full of a sense of openness. The book shelf has a wide range of books, including manga and novels. There is also a street piano on the floor that anyone can play freely.
We have a wide variety of picture books! From the classics that mom and dad read when they were young, to new picture books that are popular among 2021 kids.
You can freely use the tents and play equipment such as Kendama, Othello, board games, etc.! Enjoy a cup of coffee and relax after a long day.
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- Mr. Kanta Watanabe, Rewrite Ooi Inc.
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- SEE SEA PARK has been open for three years now and has been visited by many customers, especially families. Please come and relax with your family.
SEE SEA PARK
| Address | 1-8-5 Narumi, Ooi-machi, Oi-gun, Fukui Prefecture |
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| Access | 2 minutes walk from Hotel Uminpia-mae bus stop by Ooi area route bus from JR Wakasa Hongo Station. 5 minutes drive from Obama-Nishi IC of Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway |
| Parking lot | Yes (free of charge) |
| Business hours | Depends on each store |
| Closed | Wednesdays and 12/31,1/1 |
| Phone number | 0770-77-4489 |
| URL | https://see-sea.co.jp/ |
【15:50】You can head home or stay another night.
It takes about 50 minutes by car from SEE SEA PARK to Tsuruga Station.
If you are so inclined, we recommend staying overnight at an inn in the Tsuruga/Wakasa area.
If you are so inclined, we recommend staying overnight at an inn in the Tsuruga/Wakasa area.
A road trip from Tsuruga will bring smiles to the faces of the whole family as they enjoy both fun and food to the fullest. The Reinan area offers not only outdoor play, but also a wide variety of indoor attractions, so parents and children can play to their heart's content even in the cold and rainy winter months. Why don't you enjoy a memorable trip with your family on your next vacation?
Let's stay at a minshuku that boasts of its cuisine! Special features of the guest house of hospitality - "AoYo YoshiYo TSURUGA WAKASA" excursion campaign official website
One of the best parts of traveling is tasting locally produced seasonal foods. Surrounded by both sea and mountains, the Tsuruga/Wakasa area is a treasure trove of gastronomic delights. Dishes using fresh local ingredients such as Tsuruga fugu, Tsuruga sea bream, Wakasa fugu, and Wakasa beef are superb! Stay at a minshuku that boasts of its cuisine and fill your stomach and heart to the brim.
Obama City, Ooi Town, Takahama Town] 6 hotels where you can be healed by the tranquil sea and the joy of food - "AoYo Yoshi Hi TSURUGA WAKASA" Shuukai Campaign Official Website
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The blue ocean with the sun shining, the orange-tinged ocean at dusk, the quiet and gentle sound of the waves.... Just looking at the ocean without doing anything else is enough to calm your mind, isn't it? You want to forget your hectic daily life and be healed! Here we introduce six healing inns in Obama City, Ooi Town, and Takahama Town facing the beautiful Wakasa Bay, perfect for such a trip. Be sure to enjoy the food that only seaside inns can offer.
Five inns in Tsuruga City, Mihama Town, and Wakasa Town where you can be healed by the quiet sea and the joy of food - "Ao Yoshi Hi TSURUGA WAKASA" Shuukai Campaign Official Website
The blue ocean with the sun shining, the orange-tinged ocean at dusk, the quiet and gentle sound of the waves.... Just looking at the ocean without doing anything else is enough to calm your mind, isn't it? You want to forget your hectic daily life and be healed! Here are five healing inns in Tsuruga City, Mihama Town, and Wakasa Town facing the beautiful Wakasa Bay that are perfect for such a trip. Be sure to enjoy the food that only seaside inns can offer.
