Mihama and Wakasa Beaches: Enjoying Summer in the Japan Sea's Clear Ocean

Beautiful Wakasa Sea

Numerous beautiful beaches are scattered along Fukui's Wakasa Bay coast. White sand beaches are in various locations including Wakasa Takahama, Mihama, Mikata, and Obama, with many beach-goers from Kansai and Chukyochiho visiting to enjoy the Sea of Japan's clear seawater and summer sunshine.

Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park

Wakasa Bay is a region designated as "Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park" with beautiful coastline continuing. Natural beauty spots are scattered including sea scenery seen from the tip of a small cape "Aoto no Kushi" in Wakasa Takahama and beaches selected in Japan's 100 Best Shores.

Wakasa Seafood

Wakasa Bay is a rich fishing ground with seafood including Wakasa flatfish, tilefish (Wakasa Guji), and chicken grunt. Even outside the beach season, touring the port towns of Obama and Tsuruga where fresh seafood can be enjoyed is also popular.