DAY2 START!
Ginkgo Kannon at Taioji Temple
An eleven-faced standing deity statue carved into the trunk of a large 450-year old ginkgo tree that stands near the main gate of the Taioji Temple. It’s a so-called “tachiki-butsu” (Buddha icon carved into a standing/living tree) believed to be created by either Monk Bussan Keiryu or Monk Bukkai.
20minutes by Car
Myotsuji Temple
Myotsuji is a temple with the only National Treasure in Fukui Prefecture, the Main Hall, and a three-storied pagoda. Four statues of Buddha built in the Fujiwara period (894-1185) are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
10minutes by Car
Wakasa Ichinomiya Shrines
It was said to be built in 721, which is early Nara period (710-784). The upper shrine and lower shrine are called “Wakasahiko-jinja” and “Wakasahime-jinja” respectively. The main hall, Shinmon gate, and Zuishinmon gate are built linearly within the shrine grounds.
10minutes by Car
Sushi Shimakawa
A sushi restaurant that mainly serves seafood wild-caught in Obama and the Wakasa Bay, such as the specialty of Obama, mackerel, yellowback seabream, and Wakasa-guji (tilefish that meet certain standards). A la carte dishes made with carefully selected local ingredients are also available (reservations required).
3minutes by Car
Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture
Museum(Wakasa lacquired chopstick making experience)
You can truly discover the wonders of Wakasa Obama in this facility housed with a museum that exhibits the history/culture of the Japanese food and traditional dishes, a kitchen studio that lets you cook and savor local dishes, the Wakasa Workshop that holds workshops for making traditional crafts, such as Wakasa lacquered chopsticks, and Hama Hot Springs that offers relaxation.
15minutes by Car
Blue Park Ano
(fishing/fish filleting experiences)
A facility that offers experiences and interactions, Blue Park Ano, is a place where you can learn about “dietary education = the importance of food” and have seafood-related experiences, including fishing and fish filleting.
30minutes by Car
Hotel Uminpia
A hotel right by Wakasa Obama Bay whose concept is to offer “a holiday by the ocean.” It is designed to provide beautiful views and features elaborate interior. All guest rooms face the ocean. The view of the ocean fills the large window frames.
