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Stroll through the Edo-period merchant district and encounter Wakasa specialties like grilled mackerel
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Stroll through the Edo-period merchant district and encounter Wakasa specialties like grilled mackerel

About this spot

Spreading along the former Tango Highway in central Obama, the Obama Nishi-gumi is an Important Preservation District with merchant houses and townhouses dating back to the Edo period. Shops selling Wakasa specialties like grilled mackerel line charming streets with lattice doors, revealing the harbor town's past prosperity via the northern shipping route. Temples, shrines, and wells hidden in narrow alleys are sights worth seeing, and the area's size is perfect for leisurely family strolls. Begin your day exploring Obama's historic streets before heading to the beach.

Season & hours

Name: 若狭鯉川シーサイドパーク

Date & time: 7/17 (Fri)–8/30 (Sun) 8:00–17:00

Venue: 小浜市・若狭鯉川シーサイドパーク

小浜市に位置する若狭鯉川シーサイドパークは、2026年は7月17日(金)から8月30日(日)まで、8時から17時まで開設される海水浴場です。若狭湾に面した穏やかな海と広い砂浜が特徴で、更衣室とシャワーが完備されているほか、700台収容可能な駐車場も用意されており、家族連れが車で訪れやすいのも魅力です。遊泳は無料で楽しめ、有料のバーベキューエリアもあるので、海水浴とあわせて食事も楽しめます。午後のひとときを、波打ち際での水遊びや砂遊びで思いきり過ごしましょう。

Tips

駐車場は1日1,000円。バーベキューは1グループ2,000円で利用でき、手ぶらでも楽しめるのが便利です。更衣室とシャワーが完備されているので、着替えの荷物を軽くできます。遊泳時間は17時までなので、着替えの時間を見込んで16時45分頃には切り上げるのがおすすめです。

Source: wakasa-obama.jp

Tips

About 15 minutes walk from Obama Station, or 5 minutes by car. Bring a hat and drink as midday sun is strong. Many grilled mackerel shops open in the morning and are ideal for snacking while strolling.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. Early morning is quieter and better for photography.

Access & map

〒917-0056 8 Obama Oohara, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

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