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Healing Journey to Enjoy Wakasa-Obama ~Satoumi, Satoyama, and Town of Obama

What is Wakasa Obama like?
The flow of time is leisurely, both for the people and the town.
And as you travel through "satoumi," "satoyama," and "town," it is a place where a sense of calm is born.
Why don't you go out to Obama, where the autumnal expressions of the season will enchant you, and be healed?

1.Wakasa-Obama Autumn Adult Healing Travel Campaign Special Site Opens

A campaign website is now open for the fall of 2021 to enjoy the diverse charms of Wakasa Obama, including its satoumi, satoyama, and town.
There are also special events that can only be experienced now, such as the "Obama Autumn Colors Romantic Cruise" to watch the sunset over Wakasa Bay from the best spot on the sea, and "Autumn Temple and Shrine Special Viewing" where Buddhist temples and shrines are open to the public that cannot normally be seen.
In addition, the "Obama AI Bus," which will be in operation only this fall, will allow you to go where you want to go when you want to go, at your own pace. This fall, visit Wakasa-Obama, where a peaceful time flows.

Wakasa-Obama Autumn Adult Healing Travel Campaign 2021

  • Akinowakasabama Adult Healing Travel Campaign 2021
  • Duration September 18 - November 30, 2021 (tentative)
  • Access from Kyoto City to Obama City
    By car: approx. 2 hours via Route 367, Route 303, and Route 27, approx. 80 minutes by car.
    By train: Approx. 50 minutes from JR Kyoto Station to Omi Imazu Station, and from Omi Imazu Station to "Wakami-Line" (approx. 1 hour)

2.Watch the sea from morning till night and fall in love with fresh seafood [satoumi version].

Staying at an "inn with a view of the sea," you can watch the waves lapping against the shore from the window of your room or take a walk along the sandy beach. As you enjoy the sound of the waves as you gaze out over the calm cove, your body and soul will be released. If you are of the generation that spent your childhood swimming in the sea in this area, now is the time to enjoy the ocean in an adult way.
One is to taste fresh seafood. There are new brand-name fish such as Obama yobari saba (mackerel) and mahata, a phantom luxury fish, and recently new sensations such as boats with boats and bowls of rice topped with seafood with innovative tare sauce have appeared. Also recommended is the "Sodomon Tour," a cruise ship that offers a spectacular view of Wakasa Bay. On the sunset cruise, which sails only this fall, you may be impressed to see the beautiful scenery of the sun setting over the interwoven landscape of sea and mountains. If you notice, you may imagine what the sunrise will be like. I find myself imagining what the sunrise will be like. As you become more energetic, you may also become a little greedy.

Auberge Shizumi, an ocean auberge nestled in a calm cove

Auberge Shizumi by the Sea has two buildings: ROOM KYUBEE, where you can enjoy socializing in a shared space, and HOUSE SEN, a maisonette-type building, with two meals per night from 17,600 yen (tax included).

A restaurant where you can dine without staying overnight (reservations required), and enjoy a course dinner starting with a boatload of food.

Auberge Shizumi of the Sea
TEL.0770-54-3431(Reception 10:00-18:00) 15-6 Shizumi, Obama, Fukui IN 15:00-18:00, OUT 10:00 Open year round
https://www.shitsumi.com/

At Restaurant Hama no Shiki, "Wakasa no Akai Kaisen-don" (red seafood bowl) with Fukui salmon with tomato sauce for 1,700 yen and "Wakasa no Shiroi Kaisen-don" (white seafood bowl) with seasonal squid and seaweed with akamoku sauce for 1,600 yen.

Restaurant Hama no Shiki
TEL.0770-53-0141 3-5 Kawasaki, Obama, Fukui 11:00~14:30(LO 14:00) Closed on Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a holiday)
http://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/obm/mermaid/hamanoshiki/

Experience a limited-time Obama Bay sunset cruise on a sightseeing boat at Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf.

Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf
TEL.0770-52-3111 1-3-2, Kawasaki, Obama, Fukui 8:30-17:00 (subject to change during winter) Open all year round
https://www.wakasa-fishermans.com/


[Video] A Healing Journey to Wakasa-Obama: Enjoying Life in a Fishing Village and the Spectacular View of Wakasa Bay, Satoumi Version

Obama Autumn Romantic Cruise

Enjoy the beautiful sunset from the calm Wakasa Bay for about an hour. You can also board a cruise ship and taste local beer and delicious seafood. There is also a "Morning Cruise" available, so check the official website for details.
Period: September 18-November 30 (tentative) *In case of rain or stormy weather, operation will be cancelled. In case of rain or stormy weather, the tour will be cancelled and a notice will be posted on the special website.
https://obamabayside.jp/

Three travel plans to relax in Wakasa's nature, including an autumn-only sunset cruise

3. Tasting the Blessings of Satoyama and Encountering Precious Buddhist Statues [Satoyama].

 The "inn at the foot of the mountain" that made Obama, which has a strong impression of the Sea of Japan, seem so, allows you to experience the rice and vegetables grown in Obama's beautiful water and the "air" of this land. Tasting seasonal things freshly is the best part of local production for local consumption, which leads to deliciousness. Above all, the breakfast served in the guest hall of Meitsuji Temple, a national treasure, turns the usually noisy morning into "a delicious time to start the day," and makes you feel that silence is luxury. And, as you tour the historic temples remaining in Obama's satoyama, you will encounter beautiful Buddhist statues. As you are guided to the inner sanctum, which is usually difficult to enter, and listen to the priest explain in person the origin of the temple, you will become more and more intrigued by the charm of Obama's ancient temples and want to come back again and again.

The main hall of Meitongji Temple, a national treasure, contains three Buddhist statues from the Heian period, all of which are designated as important cultural properties (admission fee 500 yen).

Fukutsuji Temple
TEL.0770-57-1355 5-21 Monzen, Obama-shi, Fukui 9:00~17:00 Open year round
https://myotsuji.jimdofree.com/

Mantokuji Temple, where mountain maples in autumn look splendid in the dry landscape garden (garden of scenic beauty), is also worth seeing the main statue, a wooden seated Amida Nyorai (important cultural asset) (400 yen entrance fee).

Mantokuji Temple
TEL.0770-56-2308 74-23 Kanaya, Obama-shi, Fukui 8:30-17:00 Open year round
https://www.obama-8-temples.jp

Haga Temple, standing wooden statue of the eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu. The statue is modeled after the Empress Genjo, and is a particularly beautiful statue (400 yen).

Haga Temple (in Kyoto)
TEL.0770-52-4502 83-5 Haga, Obama, Fukui 9:00~16:00 Open year round
https://www.obama-8-temples.jp

Matsunaga Rokkan Fujiya 24,400 yen and up per night with 2 meals

Visit by 4:00 p.m. to experience harvesting vegetables and other produce for use in vegetarian dishes for dinner at the inn's farm. You can also enjoy herbal tea in the library with about 200 books.

Matsunaga Rokkan Fujiya
TEL.0770-57-1528 9-4, Monzen, Obama, Fukui, IN 15:00, OUT 10:00, Open year round
https://www.matsunagarokkan.com/

In June of this year, Atsushi Nakahigashi also opened a prix fixe buffet restaurant, "Wakuuri no Gohanya Okudosan," at Michi no Eki Wakasa Obama, where you can enjoy dishes made with more than 90% local ingredients, such as rice cooked in a kettle, from 1,250 yen for a set of Okudosan.

Wakuuri no Gohan-ya Okudosan
TEL.0770-64-5246 24-25-1, Wakuuri, Obama, Fukui 11:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday)
https://www.okudosan.jp/


[Video] A Healing Journey in Wakasa-Obama: A Tour of Mihotoke and Seasonal Vegetables in the Satoyama Area

Pilgrimage Tour of Eight Temples

The "Obama AI Operated Bus," which will operate free of charge for a limited time, will allow visitors to tour eight temples (Mantokuji, Kokubunji, Myotsuji, Hagaji, Enshoji, Myorakuji, Jinguji, and Tadaji) among existing temples and shrines in Obama City, focusing on old temples designated as national treasures or important cultural properties by the state or city. By selecting the place they want to go on their smartphone, the artificial intelligence (AI) will provide the most appropriate car dispatch according to the user's request, allowing them to go to their favorite temple at the time of their choice.
Operating period: September 18 - November 30 (scheduled) Operating hours: 9:00 - 17:00

Travel Plan to visit temples and shrines in a relaxed atmosphere and be healed by the sacred spirits of Wakasa

4.Spending time as if you were living in harmony by taking a leisurely stroll [Town].

Staying at the "old private house hotel" located in Sanchocho-machi, a former teahouse town, you will encounter "history and culture that live on in Obama," such as the old-fashioned box staircase and thick beams. When you go for a walk, you will be immersed in a nostalgic atmosphere, feeling the Kyoto culture, such as the Bengara latticework. Visitors can also experience traditional crafts, including a fun experience of making Wakasa-nuri chopsticks. In addition, this year, the "Furukawaya Villa," an Edo period building associated with Kitamae-ship, was newly reborn as an open space with a coffee stand. Visitors can relax while admiring the garden, which was also viewed by Obama's feudal lord. If you want to know more about Obama, you may want to stay in the town and take a stroll.

At Wakasa Kobo, visitors can experience traditional crafts such as Wakasa Washi paper, and the Wakasa lacquered chopstick sharpening (1,000 yen), which takes about 40 minutes to make your own chopsticks, is popular.

Wakasa Kobo
TEL.0770-53-1034 3-4 Kawasaki, Obama, Fukui 9:00-18:00 (change in winter) Closed on Wednesdays
http://wakasa-koubou.com/

The guest house where Katao V, the fifth generation of the Kitamae Ship merchant "Furukawaya," entertained feudal lords and others, was reborn in May of this year. The space where locals also relax includes a chopstick store and coffee stand.

GOSHOEN
TEL.0770-64-5403 17-4-1 Kitashioya, Obama, Fukui 10:00-17:00 (Cafe LO 16:30) Closed Wed. and Thu.
https://goshoen1815.com/

An organic store where you can buy food and lifestyle items from Wakasa is located in the Obama City Machi-no-Eki.

TEtoKI
111-1 Obama Shirahige, Obama City, Obama, Fukui Prefecture 10:00-17:00 Tuesday, other irregular holidays
https://tetoki.fun/

Chayamachi retains the atmosphere of a bygone era. There is a Meiji period ryotei restaurant "Yomogishimaro" open to the public on weekends and holidays (10:00-16:00) and a café where you can have lunch or take a break.

Kohama Nishi Gumi
TEL.0770-52-3844(Wakasa-Obama Tourist Information Center) Obama Asuka area, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture (Obama Nishigumi, Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings)

A hotel with 7 old private houses for rent in the city, based on the concept of "living and staying". 5,500 yen and up per night with no meal (per person).

Obama Machiya Stay
TEL.0770-56-3366(Obama Tourist Bureau) IN 15:00, OUT 10:00 Open year round
https://www.obama-machiya-stay.com/

Obama with the ocean, and many sushi restaurants.

Sushi Tomi *Closed for renovation from the end of August, details on SNS
83-1, Obama Hiromine, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture 12:00-14:00 (LO 13:40, reservation required) 17:00-21:00 (LO 20:40) Mondays, other irregular holidays
https://www.obama-sushi.com/


[Video] A Healing Journey in Wakasa-Obama - A walk through the old town and the minato-machi area visited by Kitamae-sen vessels.

Experience OBAMA, a tourism application for Obama

Those who download the "Experience OBAMA" tourism app for Obama will receive a "300 yen off coupon for the café" this fall only. After a leisurely stroll through the town, take a break at the café and enjoy a relaxing break. For details, please check the official website.

Experience Obama - Obama's Tour & Experience Programs & Special Sightseeing Coupon App

Wakasa-Obama Tourist Information Center

  • application form for a Wakasa-Bama public transportation system
  • Obama City Information Center, 6-1 Ekimae-cho, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture
  • Tel.0770-52-3844
  • 9:00-18:00
  • 7 days a week
  • https://www.wakasa-obama.jp/autumn2021/
  • Due to the effects of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), the items listed may be temporarily changed or suspended, and information on hours of operation, holidays, and duration of the event may differ. Please contact the store directly for the latest information.
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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