2026 Obama Hojo Festival: A Full One-Day Course
A one-day course to enjoy the first day of the Obama Hojo Festival (September 19-20, 2026, around Hachiman Shrine, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture), the leading autumn festival of the Wakasa region. During the day, walk through the townscape of Obama Nishigumi, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, experience history at the ruins of Obama Castle and Jingu-ji Temple, and enjoy seafood at Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf. In the evening, have an early dinner in the town center, then head to Hachiman Shrine at 5:00 PM. Experience the excitement of the festival that colors Wakasa's autumn, with decorated floats parading through the streets, together with your family.
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Walk through the atmosphere of a merchant town, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
A quiet moment at the castle ruins that once watched over the port town of Wakasa
An ancient temple connected to the “Omizu-okuri” ritual that sends water to the Omizutori ceremony at Todai-ji Temple in Nara
Take in the port-town atmosphere while viewing the seafood of Wakasa Bay
Before the festival begins, gather local information and store your luggage at the tourist information center by the station
One of the largest autumn festivals in the Wakasa region, with decorated floats parading through town
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