2025 Wakasa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

🌄 360-degree spectacular view From the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree spectacular view!! You can see the Mikata Five Lakes and the Sea of ​​Japan, as well as the surrounding mountains, making it a spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view🌈 🌞 It's very hot on sunny days If you visit the Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park on a sunny summer day, the temperature will be high, but the view is amazing! 🌈 Look cute with a rainbow umbrella If you borrow a rainbow umbrella at the summit and take a photo, the result will be very cute. It also doubles as a parasol to protect you from the sun, so it was a two-for-one deal♡ 📍Location: Kaizan, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture Access: Car: Approximately 40 minutes from Tsuruga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway Public transport: Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from Mikata Station on the JR Obama Line 🕰Opening hours: Open all year round (9:00-16:30, may vary depending on the season) 💸Price: Admission fee: 1,100 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (including cable car fee) Enjoy the spectacular views and cute photos on a sunny day by visiting the Mikatagoko Rainbow Line Summit Park! #0yentrip #Fukui #Mikatagoko #MikatagokoRainbowLine #Fukuitourism #spectacularviews #girlstrip #domestictravel

Spot: Rainbow Line Summit Park Address: 18-2-2 Kiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1301 On April 1, 2020, five stylish terraces opened at Rainbow Line Summit Park with the concept of "terraces in the sky floating on the Mikata Five Lakes". It is located at the summit overlooking both Wakasa Bay in the Sea of ​​Japan and the Mikata Five Lakes. You can reach the summit in one go by cable car or lift from the parking lot at the foot of the mountain. There are benches here and there, including couple seats, and you can also rent large rainbow parasols for free. Couples can enjoy the spectacular views and have fun conversations. #summerweekendtrip #coupletrip #spectacularview #summertrip #fukuiprefecture

Rainbow Line Summit Park - A terrace in the sky floating on the Mikata Five Lakes - This is an 11.24km toll road that stretches from Mihama to Wakasa Town. The summit park, which can be reached by lift or cable car from the first parking lot, offers a 360° panoramic view of the scenic Mikata Five Lakes and Wakasa Bay! The view from the five terraces, including the foot bath and sofa terrace, is truly spectacular! The mackerel cutlet sandwich was also surprisingly delicious lol #trip2022 #spectacularview #Fukui #mackerel

The Mikata Five Lakes are a collective name for the five lakes: Lake Mikata, Lake Suigetsu, Lake Suga, Lake Kugushi, and Lake Hinata. ^ ^ From the parking lot, take the lift to the summit park. When you look at the Mikata Five Lakes from the top, the sky, lakes, and mountains are refreshing and truly beautiful. ✨😊 #Breathtakingview #Photogenicspot #Photogenic #Fukui #Hokuriku

Trip to Fukui prefecture ❄️ ~Thinking about the past and future at the Annual Ring Museum~ . . An interesting place on my trip to Fukui was the Annual Ring Museum. . Simply put, an annual ring is a layer of rock that has accumulated on the bottom of a lake over a long period of time, like the rings of a tree. . The Annual Ring Museum displays the longest annual rings in the world (45m, 70,000 years worth). . By looking at the annual rings that overlap each year and the pollen that adheres to them, we can understand what happened in that era and what kind of climate changes occurred👀 . The museum staff explained it in detail☺️ It was very interesting. (Both my sisters chose earth science for the university entrance common test/center test...lol) . . By the way, I also like architecture... It was a wonderful place filled with the warmth of wood😌 #museum

Trip to Fukui prefecture ❄️ ~A magnificent view of Fukui from a terrace in the sky ☀︎~ . . I wanted to see this view on my winter trip to Fukui! To Wakasa Bay National Park, Mikatagoko Lakes. . From the terrace at the "Rainbow Line Summit Park" on the mountain, we could see the beautiful Mikatagoko Lakes 😌 Rainbow umbrellas are also available for rent 🌈 . It seems that sunny weather is rare in winter in Fukui Prefecture, especially on the Sea of ​​Japan side... We were blessed with good weather for the two days we visited 🥰 and we were really lucky. ☀︎♡ . By the way, we took a lift up to the summit park, and the view on the way there was also spectacular... 🌼☺️ #photogenicspot

Trip to Fukui prefecture ❄️ ~Thinking about the past and future at the Varve Museum~ . . The Varve Museum was an interesting place on my trip to Fukui. . The Varve Museum displays the longest varves in the world (45m, 70,000 years worth). . The new building is stylish from the outside! There's a warmth of wood, and I took a lot of photos! 📷 #museum

Kumagawa-juku. An important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. A place where the townscape full of atmosphere remains☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the “Yao Kumagawa” inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. For dinner, I had the “Kumagawa Hospitality Meal” made by a local mother😊 It was very delicious, but the fact that the meal was delivered fresh made my heart warm🥰 . For breakfast, we made our own porridge. It was a wonderful morning, simmering in a clay pot🍚🍲. ☀︎ #Cost-effective hotel

Kumagawa-juku. An important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. A place where the townscape full of atmosphere remains☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the “Yao Kumagawa” inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. The bedroom and bathroom are stylish. A room where you can feel the warmth of the air. After warming up in the cypress bath, I rested in a warm futon. I slept soundly😴 #Cost-performance hotel

Kumagawa-juku. An important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. A place where the townscape full of atmosphere remains☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the “Yao Kumagawa” inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. I stayed in a room called Hotaru. First, let me introduce the room. It’s an old house, but has a stylish interior🥰 #Cost-effective hotel

Kumagawa-juku. About an hour from Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture. It used to be an important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. It's a place where the atmosphere of the town still remains. ☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the "Yao Kumagawa" inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. There was a hearth and I felt like I had traveled back in time. #Cost-performance hotel

#GourmetTrip Very delicious bigfin reef squid bowl😭👏🏻✨ Lunch✌🏻️´- A place I want to go again👍🏻´-

Fukui Prefecture, Mikata Five Lakes This is a park where you can view the Mikata Five Lakes at the top of the mountain by taking the toll road. Park your car in the parking lot and take the lift or cable car to the summit park. At the top of the mountain, there is a rose garden, a foot bath, and other Instagram-worthy spots✨ 🌼Mikata Five Lakes🌼 Rainbow Line Summit Park 18-2-2, Kiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture #summer trip#great view

The ocean stretches out before your eyes, and there are many inns offering fishing and swimming. I definitely recommend staying here with dinner included. The fish is delicious, and it's incredibly luxurious. 🐟🤍 Plus, it's reasonably priced. 🥰 ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 📍 #HirotaPlayingTravels ⁡ With the ocean right in front of you, you can swim in the ocean with your family, then immediately return to the inn, take a bath, and enjoy a super luxurious dinner. This is truly the ultimate holiday. ⁡ It's been renovated, and the rooms are incredibly clean. I was happy to have a sink in the room. ☺️ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 📍 #ShizumiAubergeOfTheSea ⁡ The view from the detached restaurant was amazing. The stylish, hideaway-like space was the perfect place to relax. ☺️ Watching people fishing from the restaurant was so touching! ⁡ #JapanTravelGuide #FukuiTrip #FukuiSightseeing #Fukui

I toured the Wakasa area of Fukui Prefecture, and there were so many cute cafes that I was super excited! 😍☕︎ ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 1. #RainbowLineSoftServe🍦 2.3.4. La Mer 5.6.7 GOSHOEN 8.9 CERCIO 10. #CafeShima 11. #SenzokuSoba You can't get around without a car, but there are so many great cafes nearby, it was amazing! All the seaside cafes are cute, but the old-style cafes were also amazing. I highly recommend cafe hopping in Fukui. ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ #JapanTravelGuide #FukuiPrefecture #FukuiCafe

The beautiful surroundings of Joshin Cape resemble a natural painting, showcasing the boundless expanse of the ocean. The waves crash against the rocks, creating a melodious sound that seems to sing the sea's song. The refreshing sea breeze caresses your face, instantly making you forget your worries! The waters here are a turquoise blue, sparkling with dazzling light. The surrounding cliffs and rocks create a spectacular landscape, awe-inspiring and unforgettable experience. 🌈✨ #Joshin Cape #BeautifulEnvironment #OceanSong #NaturalJourney

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Lunch at Kaisen Atom Dinosaur Museum Day 2: Uriwari Falls 🏨 Accommodation: New Sunpia Tsuruga 🍴 Dining Spot: Kaisen Atom 📌 Useful Tip: It was more fun to go by car so we could see the whole of Fukui!

This famous spring springs like a waterfall from the mountains deep in the ancient temple of Tentoku-ji. There is nothing on the rocks at the source of the water, so it flows out like a waterfall from the cracks in the rocks. The torii gates quietly standing in the deep forest and the sound of the waterfall create a mysterious atmosphere, and it is a power spot where you can relax and enjoy yourself, so please stop by and enjoy it. #Uriwarinotaki #100famouswaters The water is so cold that it splits a melon, and it is indeed very cold. By the way, there is a water station with a row of taps next to the parking lot.

#CommentCircle Do you know what varves are? At the bottom of Lake Suigetsu in Wakasa-cho, Mikatagoko, Fukui Prefecture, layers of mud for each year, called stripes, have been piling up for over 70,000 years, and by deciphering them, you can understand "what happened thousands of years ago"! 🌍✨ It has been accumulating on the bottom of Lake Suigetsu in Mikatagoko, Fukui Prefecture for 70,000 years. It has been highly praised by archaeologists around the world, as well as climate change researchers and sociologists, and has now become the standard scale for archaeology worldwide. Varves are the unknown "calendar of the earth." The exhibition begins with an easy-to-understand video explanation, and there is an explanation of the varves exhibited over the past 70,000 years, and there are also worksheets for children. It is a very fulfilling museum, with a cafe where you can relax while looking at the lake. Why not go and see the time capsule where you can interact with the earth 70,000 years ago? It is a great deal because you can study while feeling the romance of history by combining it with the Jomon Museum next door. #Varve Museum #Fukui Prefecture #Lake Suigetsu #Varve #Memory of Nature #Earth's Resume #History of the Earth #Geology is Amazing #Learning Trip #Independent Research #Romance is in the Mud #Want to Connect with Museum Lovers 📍Address: 122-12-1 Torihama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture, 919-1331 Inside Jomon Romance Park 🕰️Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays

The Wakasa Bay, which spreads out in the southwest of Fukui Prefecture, is a spectacular spot on the Sea of ​​Japan with its beautiful ria coast✨ The view from the Mikata Five Lakes and Rainbow Line Summit Park is truly spectacular! There are plenty of activities such as swimming, fishing, and sea kayaking, making it perfect for a trip to interact with nature🏞️🚣♂️ When you actually visit, you will feel your mind melt away with the blueness and tranquility of the sea. You can watch the sunset with your partner, or listen to the sound of the waves alone💑🧍♀️ [Access] About 30-60 minutes by car from JR Tsuruga Station or Obama Station🚗 Accessible from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya by expressway or limited express (about 2-3 hours to Tsuruga) [1] Domestic travel #couple trip #solo trip #absolutely free trip #Fukui trip #Wakasa Bay #Mikata Five Lakes #Rainbow Line #spectacular sea view #healing trip #interact with nature

#cityplaybook #stunningview Location: Mt. Baijodake, Fukui Prefecture, Japan Best Time to Visit: Late March to early April (cherry blossom season) Perched high on Mt. Baijodake, Rainbow Line Summit Park offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Japan — overlooking the Mikata Five Lakes, rolling green hills, and the Sea of Japan. During cherry blossom season, the entire summit transforms into a tranquil pink oasis. As the day winds down, the golden light of evening softens everything — the flowers, the mountains, the calm water below. Even if the park closes before sunset, the last hour of the day here feels timeless. ✨ Why It’s Special – 360° views from multiple scenic terraces – Cherry blossoms in bloom, especially late March to early April – Relaxing footbaths overlooking the lakes – Quiet atmosphere, far from tourist crowds – Wago Shrine for peaceful reflection or romantic wishes 🧭 Pro Tips – Take the cable car or lift from the Rainbow Line toll road entrance – Dress warmly; mountaintop air can be chilly even in spring – Bring snacks or a drink for a quiet moment at one of the benches – Last entry usually around 4:30 PM — check seasonal hours before going 💗 Who Will Love It – Couples seeking a romantic, scenic escape – Nature lovers chasing quiet beauty – Photographers looking for wide, natural landscapes – Travelers who enjoy lesser-known gems in Japan Rainbow Line Summit Park isn’t just a viewpoint — it’s a place to breathe deeply, look far, and feel fully present. Even in the fading light, it leaves a lasting impression.

🌼Higashiyoshihara(東吉原) in Maizuru City(舞鶴市), 🌼Kumagawajuku(熊川宿) in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture(福井県). It's a quiet and pretty small town, and even the road there is like a Ghibli country road🌿! It's about ⏰2-3 hours away from Osaka and Kyoto by car. It's not a very big tourist spot, so it's hard to get there by train, 🚗but if you rent a car, I definitely recommend going! If you're lucky, you might even see wild monkeys on the road! 🐒 It was nice taking pictures and playing around because there were no other people. Maizuru is a port, so you can eat fresh and plentiful seafood much cheaper than Osaka or Kyoto!🦀🐟 #JapanTravel #Osaka #Kyoto #JapaneseSmallCity #Maizuru #Higashiyoshihara #Kumagawajuku #Fukui

This time, I went on a workcation to the Wakasa/Obama area for 3 nights and 4 days! I planned to work until dinner after checking into the hotel, so this time I tried changing hotels each night to refresh myself. When I want to visit many tourist spots, I often stay at one hotel, but this time I chose this plan and it was a great choice◎ I mainly visited the Wakasa area, but Lake Mikata was so beautiful and the old houses were distinctive♡ There were other old houses I wanted to stay in, so next time I'd like to go there...♡ 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑡 ☐ Chienamiki ☐ Seaside Workcation Resort Showakan Mukuri ☐ Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park ☐ Obama Machiya Stay Sanchome Sanoya ☐ Kura Cafe Mikka ☐ Kumagawajuku ☐ sol's coffee ☐ saba cafe ☐ Varve Museum #Workcation #FukuiWorkcation #FukuiGourmet #FukuiLunch #FukuiTourism #FukuiCafe #FukuiTrip #FukuiSweets #Wakasa #RainbowLineSummitPark #Kumagawajuku #ChienaMiki #ObamaMachiyaStay #BeautifulViewCafe #MikataFiveLakes #BeautifulViewTerrace #Bookstore #OldFolkHouseCafe #OldFolkHouseRenovation #Obama #SabaCafe #tripDomesticTravel

Fukui Prefecture is located in the Hokuriku region of Japan and is a tourist destination that combines natural scenery and cultural history. Whether you're interested in traditional Japanese culture or want to enjoy the natural beauty, Fukui can meet your needs. First, the Reihoku region of Fukui has many attractions worth visiting. Yokokan Garden is an Edo-period stroll garden with beautiful scenery all year round, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Mikuni Port allows you to experience the elegance of ancient times, and walking around the port feels like traveling back to the Edo period. In addition, Gotanjoji Temple is a must-visit for cat lovers, as the temple's Buddha statues are carved with cats, and cats often stroll leisurely around the temple grounds. The Reinan region is famous for the beautiful scenery of the Five Lakes of Mikata and its rich seafood cuisine. You can visit the Rainbow Line Summit Park for a 360-degree view of the magnificent scenery of the Five Lakes of Mikata. Tasting the local seafood rice bowl is an experience not to be missed, with fresh catches paired with local specialty rice for an incredibly delicious meal. In Fukui, you can also experience traditional Japanese crafts, such as Echizen forged knives, a traditional craft with a 700-year history, mainly used for cooking and agricultural and horticultural tools. At Takefu Knife Village, you can buy authentic Echizen forged knives and watch the craftsmen forge knives. Of course, you can't miss the local specialty accommodations during your trip. The ancient houses on the Tango Road offer an immersive living experience, making you feel like you've traveled through time and space to converse with history. When traveling to Fukui, remember to plan your itinerary and transportation in advance, and follow local laws, regulations, and cultural customs. Keep quiet in attractions and museums, and respect local religious beliefs and dietary habits. This way, your trip to Fukui will be more enjoyable and smooth.

#0yentripFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Drive-In Yoshida ⚑ 70-3 Umiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture ⌚︎ 10:00-17:00 ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ Drive-In Yoshida is famous for its squid bowls 🦑 When we arrived around 9:45 on Saturday, there were about three groups waiting. We left around 10:30, but the restaurant was almost full. The finely chopped squid had a great texture and was delicious with the grated yam and egg ✨ You can see the lake from your seat 👀 #trip to Fukui

#0yentripFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Mikatagoko Rainbow Line Summit Park ⚑ 75-2 6 Hyuga, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture ⌚︎ 9:00-16:30 ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ There's a park on top of the mountain, so you can take a one-person lift or a cable car to the top 🚠 There are benches everywhere at the top where you can enjoy the spectacular view, so it was a great place ✨ The view from the top is the best, so I recommend it 🙆 At the observation deck, there was also something called a kawarake, where you could write your wish on it and throw it 🥷 #trip to Fukui

#0yentravelFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Wago Shrine ⚑ Hinata, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ Wago Shrine is located on the grounds of the Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park⛩️ It is a rare matchmaking shrine where worshippers pray facing each other👀 It is located on top of a mountain, so the view is great, so if you are visiting this area, please stop by🙆 You will need to pay ¥1000 for the cable car. #FukuiTrip

#0yentravelFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Ume no Sato Kaikan ⚑ 17-4-1 Naride, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture ⌚︎ 8:30-16:00 ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ Whenever I come to this area, I always stop by the Ume Kaikan! This area is famous for its plums, so you can buy a variety of plums🙆 This is my third visit, and every time I buy "Okashi na Ume"♩ They also have a wide variety of furikake and sake, so it's perfect for buying souvenirs☝️ #FukuiTrip