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The Charm of Nishiogawa

The charming Wakasa and Obama area offers numerous tourist attractions and delicious food.
You can encounter various local ingredients in Wakasa area, which has been known since ancient times as a place of historical architecture and Miketsukuni.
  • Sightseeing

    • Obama City Town Station(Asahiza)

      This facility opened in May 2016 as a base for walking around the town.
      The "Asahi-za" theater, a restored Meiji-era playhouse, is a cultural asset designated by Obama City.
      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 Miketsukuni, which provided seafood and salt to the ancient imperial court.
      You can learn about the food culture that has been passed down from ancient times to the present.
    • Chopsticks 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

    • Sotomon(Sightseeing boat tour around Sotomon)

      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

      The 9.7km Angel Line continues to the summit of Kusuyagatake Mountain.
      There is a huge rock called Dairouiwa and an observation deck at the top.
      On a clear day, this is a driving road from which you can see all the way from Echizen Cape to the Tango Peninsula in Kyoto.