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 soul to the brim.
Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai (Tsuruga City)
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Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai
The owner of "Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai" runs the inn with his family, who grew up with the magnificent Tsuruga Bay right in front of them. The building has a long history, having been established half a century ago, and the exterior has a calm atmosphere with black as its base color. Once you step inside, you will be greeted by the proprietress.
Tsuruga fugu (blowfish) raised by my husband
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Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai
A special feature of "Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai" is that the owner is a "fisherman who raises fish. He raises local Tsuruga brand fish such as Tsuruga fugu and Tsuruga sea bream for use in the inn's meals. The quality of the water is excellent, and the fish raised in the fish farm in Tsuruga Bay, where the difference in sea water temperature is about 20°C throughout the year, is firm and full of flavor.
Tsuruga Fugu Luxury Full Course
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Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai
Especially popular is the "Tsuruga Fugu Gorgeous Full Course" plan, which features 13 dishes using Tsuruga fugu, including thinly sliced, deep-fried, shabu-shabu, and simmered dishes. The dishes are full of high-quality Tsuruga fugu and are sure to satisfy both the stomachs and hearts of visitors.
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Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai
Tsuruga fugu is roasted over an open fire and then sliced into thick slices. It is a dish that will make your sake go down a treat.
Tsuruga fugu and Tsuruga sea bream local consumption course
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Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai
Courses combining Tsuruga fugu and Tsuruga sea bream are also popular. Tsuruga sea bream is characterized by its moderate fat content and subtle sweetness, and is served as sashimi or steak in the course.
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Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai
The Tsuruga sea bream steak, covered with a yuzu kosho sauce, is tangy and juicy.
Many guests commented that the food was excellent and that it was the best blowfish they had ever tasted. In addition to the wonderful food, many guests are impressed by the warm hospitality of the owner and proprietress and keep coming back for more.
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Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai
There are a total of five guest rooms. The Japanese-style rooms are well-maintained and provide a comfortable stay with a sense of nostalgia.
The quality and quantity of the food is only possible because the owner is a "fisherman raising fishermen". At Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai, you can fully enjoy the seafood of Tsuruga Bay, including Tsuruga fugu and Tsuruga sea bream.
| Facility Name |
Tsuruga Fugu no Yado Nakai |
| Address |
30-6 Shikohama, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture 914-0844 |
| For inquiries, please contact |
TEL 0770-26-1723 |
| How to get there |
＜By car Approximately 30 minutes by car from the Tsuruga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. Free parking available (10 passenger cars, 1 large bus) <Train From JR Tsuruga Station, take the Tsuruga City Community Bus (2) Tsuneomiya Line to Tateishi, and get off at Shikigahama Bus Stop (approx. 30 min.). |
| Fees |
For details, please inquire at the facility when making a reservation. |
| URL |
https://sakana-nakai.jp/ |
Fishery Inn Hatori (Mihama Town)
Fisherman's Inn Hatori is located in the beautiful and peaceful village of Hiruga in Mihama Town. The townscape, with its rows of guesthouses surrounding Lake Hyuga, features old-fashioned board-walled houses and stone masonry walls, and visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll.
The owner, who also serves as the captain of the Hatori Maru, is an avid fisherman. When you step inside, you will be greeted by a large fish print of snapper and sunfish. Boats depart twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, and you can enjoy boat fishing if you make a reservation in advance. The Hatori Maru is equipped with an anti-rolling device, so even those who don't like boats can enjoy fishing.
*Boat fishing is an extra charge.
Fisherman's Inn Hatori is proud of its cuisine using fresh seafood from Wakasa Bay. The proprietress, who is an excellent connoisseur, purchases directly from the sea and prepares the dishes herself. The "Wakasa Zetsuyu Course," which is full of Wakasa's seafood, is especially popular for its high quality and volume!
Sashimi (photo shows 3 servings)
Sashimi* includes a wide variety of sea bream, sunfish, Spanish mackerel, horse mackerel, gas shrimp, squid, and more. The fish is drained of blood as soon as it is purchased, and in summer it is cooked in cold well water to keep it fresh.
*Content changes depending on the season and availability.
Snow crab (photo shows 3 servings)
With snow crab, grilled, boiled, and deep-fried fish, it is truly a luxurious experience. Many guests are impressed by the sashimi for dinner and find the fresh seafood very satisfying.
Grilled Wakasa guji fish (photo shows 3 servings)
At Fisherman's Inn Hatori, we try to use local and natural ingredients as much as possible, even if they are subject to weather conditions. The rice is Koshihikari produced in Fukui by a friend of the owner. Heshiko, dried fish, pickled plums, takuan (pickled radish), and pickles are all handmade by the proprietress.
In summer, fruit is delicious, so we serve what is in season, but outside of summer, we also make puddings, mousses, and other desserts by hand," says the proprietress.
The 7 guest rooms consist of Japanese-style rooms and Western-style rooms, and the guest rooms on the second floor were renovated in November 2022. You will be impressed by the resort hotel-like interior. The beds in the Japanese and Western-style rooms are made by Sealy and are well known for their comfort.
The guest room windows overlook the sparkling Lake Hyuga. The quiet sound of waves, birds chirping, and the nostalgia-inducing sound of boats. In the evening, Lake Hyuga turns orange, and at night, silence falls. ...... Fisherman's Inn Hakitori is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city while savoring delicious food.
| Facility Name |
Fishermen's Inn Hakitori |
| Address |
10-31, Hyuga, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui 919-1126 |
| For inquiries, please contact |
TEL 0770-32-0617 |
| Access by car |
＜By car About 10 minutes from the Wakasa Mikata IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. Free parking lot (10 cars) <Train Free shuttle service between JR Mihama Station (except for overnight stay, advance reservation required) |
| Rates |
Please inquire with the facility at the time of reservation for details. |
| URL |
http://www.hattorimaru.com/ |
Ubeshimakan (Wakasa Town)
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Ubeishima Pavilion (of the Imperial Palace)
Ubeshimakan is about a one-minute walk from Sekumi Fishing Port. The location is perfect for swimming in summer and fishing in spring and fall. The inn is run by a young couple with a small child. As the inn is located in a fishing town, the husband is an active fisherman. The inn prides itself on its sincere service and fresh seafood.
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Ubeishima Pavilion (of the Imperial Palace)
The fish used at Ubeshimakan are caught by the owner using fixed nets and basket fisheries. The fish caught that day are served in their best condition. The dishes vary depending on the season and the fish caught that day, so you will have to wait until the day of your visit to find out what you will be served.
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Ubeishima Pavilion (of the Imperial Palace)
Recommended from fall through early spring (October through March) is the "Fugu Full Course" featuring Wakasa fugu. The table is filled with a variety of fugu dishes, including sashimi, fugu nabe, fried fish, and fillet sake.
Many visitors leave satisfied with their meal, commenting, "It was so hearty that I couldn't finish it," and "Everything I ate was delicious and very satisfying.
Wakasa beef steak
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Ubeishima Pavilion (of the Imperial Palace)
In addition to fugu, there is a wide variety of other dishes on the menu, including a course using "Wakasa mahata" (a high-class fish), a "full crab course," and a course with steak of "Wakasa beef," a brand-name beef of Fukui Prefecture. There is also a children's lunch for children who cannot eat seafood, so you can bring your small children with you.
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Ubeishima Pavilion (of the Imperial Palace)
There are a total of 7 guest rooms ranging from 6 to 14 tatami mats. Non-smoking rooms are located on the ocean side and you can feel the scent of the sea.
In the early morning, the sirens of the boats leaving Sekumi fishing port sound to announce the morning's arrival. Jumping out of bed in surprise is also an amusing experience. It is also recommended to go to the harbor, a one-minute walk away, to watch the "landing" of the fishing boats.
Ubeshimakan is an inn where you can fully enjoy the charm of a fishing town.
| Facility Name |
Ubeshimakan |
| Address |
4-14-1 Sekumi, Wakasa-machi, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1464 |
| For inquiries, please contact |
TEL 0770-46-1702 *Open from 8:00 to 20:00 |
| Access to the museum |
<Car Approximately 15 minutes from the Wakasa Mikata IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. Free parking lot (10 cars) <Train 15 minutes by car from JR Mikata Station |
| Rates |
For details, please contact the facility at the time of reservation. |
| URL |
https://www.ubeshima.com/ |
Guest House Murakami (Obama City)
About 20 minutes by car from JR Obama Station. After driving along a mountain road and over a mountain pass, you will find "Murakami Guest House" in the small Nishi-Ogawa village. Originally a fisherman's house, the owner's grandfather started a ferry and a guest house for people coming to fish.
The sea, which is just a stone's throw from the inn, is surprisingly clear, as it is loved by anglers! The water is so clear that you can clearly see the inside of the ocean even from the embankment. Watching the fishing boats floating on the beautiful green, blue, and indigo gradation of the water will naturally calm your mind.
The owner, who was born and raised here, is a former fisherman and a connoisseur of fish. You can enjoy a meal centering on fresh seafood that is caught in the morning.
The inn prides itself on its hearty boatloads of fresh seafood, which are as described in word-of-mouth reviews such as, "The food was gorgeous and lively," and "I was very satisfied with both the nightly and morning meals. The boats are filled with a variety of seasonal local fish, such as snapper, rock bream, horse mackerel, swordfish, swordtip squid, amaebi, and turban shell.
*Content varies depending on the season and availability.
Funado course (photo for 2 persons)
The most popular course at the inn is the "funado" course. This course allows you to enjoy seasonal delicacies of the season at a reasonable price, such as boat-loading, fried dishes, simmered dishes, yosenabe, and kobachi (small bowls of cooked food).
The boiled fish served for dinner is handmade by the proprietress. The meat is plump and has a somewhat comforting flavor, making it a favorite dish of regular customers.
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October to November is the season for red cod. Sashimi, which directly conveys the sweetness of the fish, and fried fish, which has a hokuhokku texture, are popular among guests. In fact, until recently, it was not well known how to eat it, and was only used in soup.
Visitors can enjoy seasonal delicacies throughout the year, including full-course Wakasa fugu (blowfish) and shellfish dishes in winter.
There are a total of six guest rooms. The spacious and atmospheric Japanese-style rooms are designed to make you want to take a nap on a zabuton (Japanese cushion) as a pillow, so that you can spend your time in relaxation mode.
Nishi-Ogawa, where Murakami Guest House is located, is a small village known as "Kohama's Hidden Village. There are no supermarkets or stores in the neighborhood. The locals look forward to the weekly mobile market.
In this world of digitalization, everything has become more convenient. How about enjoying the inconvenience while savoring the food at Murakami Guest House? How about such a trip?
| Facility Name |
Guest House Murakami |
| Address |
9-7 Nishi-Ogawa, Obama City, Fukui 917-0111 |
| For inquiries, please contact |
TEL 0770-52-2804 |
| Access by car |
＜By car Approximately 15 minutes from Obama IC on Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Free parking lot (20 passenger cars, 1 bus) <Train Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Obama Station |
| Fees |
Please inquire with the facility at the time of reservation for details. |
| URL |
http://www.murakami-tosen.com/ |
Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba (Obama City)
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Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba
Fugu Ryori no Yado Saiba is a 0-minute walk from Ano (Ano) Beach. The sea is crystal clear, so even small children can spend time there safely.
Blue Park Ano, an offshore fishing pond where you can catch sea bream, sea bass, and grayling farmed in Ano, is located nearby, and a short distance away is the departure and arrival point for the "Sotomo-guri" tour, which offers dynamic views of the Sea of Japan. This is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy the sea as well as food.
Fugu full course with boatloads of fugu
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Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba
The main dish is the fugu dish, which is also in the name of the inn. The "Fugu Ryori no Yado Saiba" has its own fish farm and carefully grows Wakasa fugu. The restaurant pursues a particular approach to everything from cultivation to cooking, ensuring both deliciousness and safety. You can enjoy the freshness and volume of the fugu because it is home-cultured.
Charcoal-grilled fugu (blowfish) grilled to a savory perfection
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Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba
You can enjoy "tessa/tecchiri course," "full fugu course," and other lavish fugu dishes throughout the year. The restaurant also offers a seasonal menu, so there are many repeat customers who come back again and again.
Some said, "The tessa was a thick slice and very satisfying," and "The fugu was chewy and delicious," while others said, "My children enjoyed the fugu," and that the whole family enjoyed the meal together.
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Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba
There are three types of guest rooms: Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-style rooms. The Western-style and Japanese Western-style rooms offer a hotel-like atmosphere, while the Japanese-style rooms offer a calm and modern space.
I want to taste fugu to the fullest, and I also want to play in the sea. ...... The "Fugu Ryori no Yado Saiba" is an inn that will satisfy all of your wishes.
| Facility Name |
Fugu Cuisine Inn Saiba |
| Address |
12-73 Ano, Obama City, Fukui 917-0105 |
| For inquiries, please contact |
TEL 0770-54-3041 |
| How to get there |
＜By car 13 minutes from Obama IC on Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Free parking available (15 passenger cars, 2 buses) <Train Approximately 13 minutes from JR Obama Station by car |
| Fees |
Please inquire with the facility at the time of reservation for details. |
| URL |
https://fugu-saiba.com/ |
Fugu Cuisine Gosaku-so (Takahama Town)
Fugu Ryori Gosaku-so was founded by Mr. Gosaku Imai, the first person in Japan to succeed in the cultivation* of natural torafugu (blowfish). It took him four years to realize this new concept of "keeping fugu in a fish pond. It is also a historic inn where the Emperor Showa visited in 1962 to observe the fugu stocking and to fish for yellowtail.
*Rearing: The process of raising 3-kilogram class fugu in a fixed net in Wakasa Bay from the autumnal equinox until the spring equinox, when the fugu are in season.
13-course] Fugu zukushi course
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Fugu Cuisine Gosaku-so
As the name suggests, "Fugu Ryori Gosakuso" is an inn specializing in fugu (blowfish). A wide variety of fugu dishes, from course meals to a la carte dishes, are available. The "Fugu Zukushi Course," a sumptuous 13-course menu including grilled fugu, albacore, and fillet sake, allows you to enjoy natural Wakasa fugu to your heart's content.
Fugu (blowfish) deep-fried in a "butsubun" style, which allows you to fully enjoy the taste of the blowfish.
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Fugu Cuisine Gosaku-so
For those who want to enjoy natural Wakasa fugu at a reasonable price, we recommend the "Fugu Tokute Course. This course offers 10 fugu dishes including tesa, tecchiri, karaage, and the precious "tootoumi" at a reasonable price, satisfying even the most discerning palate.
Gosaku-so's unique dish "Tooto-umi" (sea urchin)
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Fugu Cuisine Gosaku-so
Tooto-umi" has a meaty skin with a high gelatin content, giving it a plump texture. It is said to be available only because of Gosaku-so's large 3-kilogram class blowfish.
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Fugu Cuisine Gosaku-so
In the dining room on the first floor, a hanging scroll displaying poems written by Emperor Showa at Gosaku-so is on display. The elaborately designed screens are also beautiful, allowing you to enjoy your meal in a relaxed and luxurious atmosphere.
There are a total of three guest rooms. After enjoying fugu cuisine, you can relax in the atmospheric rooms.
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Fugu Cuisine Gosaku-so
Fugu Ryori Gosakuso serves fugu dishes on a daily basis with the hope that "people will enjoy our home-cooked stocked torafugu. As if to prove the quality of their food, they receive comments such as, "I was able to eat real torafugu" and "The tootoumimi was delicious. If you are a person who is a fan of fugu, you should definitely visit this inn.
| Facility Name |
Fugu Cuisine Gosaku-so |
| Address |
131-16-1 Wada, Takahama-cho, Oi-gun, Fukui 919-2201 |
| For inquiries, please contact |
TEL 0770-72-0164 |
| Access to Gosaku-so |
＜By car 10 minutes drive from "Oi Takahama IC" on Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. Free parking lot <Train 5 minutes by car from JR Wakasa-Wada Station |
| Fees |
Please inquire with the facility at the time of reservation for details. |
| URL |
https://fugu-gosaku.com/ |
Cuisine Guest House Fukushima (Ooi Town)
Cuisine Guest House Fukushima is a guest house located right in front of Wakasa Bay. Inside the inn, there is a billiard table and a bar counter where you can enjoy a drink and spend your time as you wish.
The guest rooms, as well as the observation bath, overlook the ocean, providing a sense of openness and ocean views that is appealing. On sunny days, we recommend spending time relaxing on the terrace while feeling the ocean breeze.
Part of Wakasa Beef Steak Course
Cuisine Guest House Fukushima is committed to using only the finest ingredients. The owner, who is confident in his fishing and connoisseurship, selects ingredients and offers the best seasonal flavors at the best time.
The "Wakasa Beef Steak Course" offers a variety of seasonal seafood as well as brand-name beef. The Wakasa beef used comes with a certificate and weighs 250 to 300 grams per person! The size of the beef is more than the palm of a man's hand, and is overwhelmingly large.
The griddle on which the steaks are grilled is a custom-made item. It is served on a Bizen ware plate.
The sweet fat and juices of the Wakasa beef steak, quickly grilled by the owner's hands, are juicy in the first bite! The meat is so tender that you can feel it melt in your mouth as you bite into it. Steak sauce is available, but we recommend simply savoring it with salt and pepper.
Teppan-yaki is also used to grill squid, Ooi Town's specialty mushrooms, and vegetables. The steak and teppanyaki alone are enough to fill one's stomach to the brim.
The sashimi features seafood from Wakasa, including seared lenkodai, kampachi, amaebi, Fukui salmon, and aori squid*. The seared lenkodai is topped with roasted and powdered yuzu kosho (Japanese citrus pepper), which adds a spicy and savory accent to the dish.
*Content varies depending on the season and availability.
The roast beef salad, the contents of which change depending on the day, is a heaping helping of prosciutto ham, oil sardine, Fukui salmon, and hamo. It is covered with bread crumbs, and the savory flavor is enhanced by roasting it over a burner just before eating.
After a full meal, the garlic rice is also very popular. I can't eat any more! but most people can't stop eating and finish the dish.
The owner says, "Because I like it (laughs)," he always has four to five kinds of craft beer on hand. The taste changes depending on the glass, so he is particular about preparing a glass to match each beer!
There are a total of 17 guest rooms in the main building and the old building. Looking out at the ocean in a quiet space, you will feel your daily fatigue blow away.
As the name suggests, "Cuisine Guest House Fukushima" offers a wide variety of course meals, including a boating course and an iso-steamed course. The ankou-nabe course, available only in winter, is also popular. Guests have commented that the homemade dishes are truly delicious and the cost performance is excellent.
I love meat, fish, and vegetables! I want to enjoy a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients! This inn will satisfy such wishes.
| Facility Name |
Cuisine Guest House Fukushima |
| Address |
59-8-1 Oshima, Ooi-machi, Oi-gun, Fukui 919-2101 |
| For inquiries, please contact |
TEL 0770-77-0095 |
| Access by car |
＜By car Approximately 20 minutes from Obama-Nishi IC on Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway <Train Take Fukui Railway bus bound for Oshima from JR Wakasa Hongo Station. |
| Fare |
For details, please contact the facility at the time of reservation. |
| URL |
https://fukushima-aquarius.com/ |
Go to Tsuruga/Wakasa on the sightseeing train "Hanaakari" debuting in October 2024!
In October 2024, the sightseeing train "Hanaakari" will debut on the JR Obama Line. The train will run between Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, and Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, for approximately five hours between October and December 2024.
One of the three cars has 10 spacious private rooms for two people. The train will be in operation until December 2024.
The train will be in operation on Saturdays and Sundays only (except December 28 and 29) until December 2024. The train departs from and arrives at stations in Tsuruga and Wakasa, making it a good choice for excursions.
*Please note that there is a possibility that the room may be full and reservations may not be made.
| Day of Week |
Destination |
Departure/Arrival |
| Saturday |
Downbound for Kinosaki Onsen |
Mihama Town (Mihama Station) Obama City (Obama Station) Takahama Town (Wakasa Takahama Station) |
| Sunday |
Upward (to Tsuruga) |
Ooi Town (Wakasa Hongo Station) Obama City（Obama Station) Wakasa Town (Kaminaka Station, Jumura Station) Mihama Town (Mihama Station) Tsuruga City (Tsuruga Station) |
The "Hanaakari" lodging campaign was also launched!
The first 350 passengers to board the Hanaakari sightseeing train and stay overnight in the Tsuruga/Wakasa area will receive 3,000 yen worth of Fukui Happi Coins, Fukui Prefecture's digital local currency that can be used in the Tsuruga and Wakasa areas.
For details, please visit the
campaign page on the Fukui.com website, the official tourism site of Fukui Prefecture.
Satisfy your stomach and mind at a guest house that boasts of its cuisine.
Terraced paddy fields in Tagarasu, Obama City
In the Tsuruga/Wakasa area, there are many inns that boast of their hospitality and cuisine. Only at a minshuku can you enjoy sumptuous meals using fresh seafood and Wakasa beef at reasonable prices. Feeling the nature and having dishes made with seasonal ingredients will help you forget the fatigue of daily life.
If you want to enjoy your meal and get in touch with nature, why not stay at a minshuku in the Tsuruga/Wakasa area?
