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The Charm of Nishiogawa

The charming Wakasa and Obama area offers numerous tourist attractions and delicious food.
You'll encounter historical buildings and a variety of local ingredients from Wakasa area, which has long been known as Miketsukuni.
  • Sightseeing

    • Obama City Machi-no-Eki (Asahiza)

      This facility opened in May 2016 as a base for walking around the town.
      Asahiza, a designated cultural property of Obama City, is a restored theater from the Meiji era,
      You can enjoy the city's local specialties, tourist information, and various events.

      【Regular holiday】Tuesday / End of Year/Beginning of Year
    • Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

      A facility where you can learn about food, the basis of life.
      Obama was the center of the ancient imperial Miketsukuni, supplying seafood and salt to the imperial court.
      You can learn about the food culture that has been passed down from ancient times to the present.
    • Chopsticks Hometown Museum

      Wakasa Obama is the home of Wakasa chopsticks.
      More than 80% of Japan's lacquered chopsticks are produced in Obama.
      At Furusatokan, you're sure to find your favorite chopsticks that fit your lifestyle.
  • Leisure

    • Sotomo(Pleasure Boat Cruise of Sotomo)

      The spectacular and dynamic scenery created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan.
      A sightseeing boat that offers plenty of fun on a 50-minute cruise.
    • Nishiogawa Swimming Beach

      It's surrounded by nature, so it feels like a private beach.
      It is shallow so even small children can enjoy it.
  • Nature

    • Angel Line

      Angel Line a 9.7km route that leads to the summit of Kusuyagatake.
      There is a giant rock called Ookami Okami Rock and an observation deck at the top.
      On a clear day, this scenic drive offers views stretching from Echizen Cape all the way to Tango Peninsula in Kyoto.