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A summer delicacy! Natural eels

Tsuruga and Wakasa
Taste of Summer

Summer in Tsuruga and Wakasa is blessed with sunshine and sea breezes, and is full of vibrant foods. In particular, eels, a specialty of Fukui Prefecture, are one of the most representative summer delicacies. Be sure to enjoy the fragrant grilled eel kabayaki.

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Celebration! Hokuriku Shinkansen Line opens today in Fukui and Tsuruga!

2024.03.16

Celebration! Hokuriku Shinkansen Line opens today in Fukui and Tsuruga!

Today (March 16, 2024), the long-awaited Hokuriku Shinkansen Line opened for service to Tsuruga, Fukui!
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Please enjoy Tsuruga and Wakasa with its rich traditions and abundant nature, while savoring the local delicacies!

「Aoao Kichijitsu」Miketsukuni Tsuruga-Wakasa Gourmet Navi OPEN TODAY!

2024.02.26

「Aoao Kichijitsu」Miketsukuni Tsuruga-Wakasa Gourmet Navi OPEN TODAY!

Soon (Saturday, March 16), the Hokuriku Shinkansen will open for service to Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture! With this website in hand, which lists many recommended restaurants and souvenir stores in the Tsuruga/Wakasa area, please enjoy a taste of Tsuruga and Wakasa!

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Tsuruga and Wakasa, known as "Goshoku Kuni," are blessed with a rich natural environment overlooking the Sea of Japan, and in the old days, abundant marine products and salt were sent to the capital to support the Imperial Court's food supply.

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What is "Wakasa fugu", a luxury brand of tiger pufferfish? Four places where you can eat up the king of pufferfish.

2024.02.27

What is "Wakasa fugu", a luxury brand of tiger pufferfish? Four places where you can eat up the king of pufferfish.

"Wakasa fugu", a specialty of Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, is an attractive fish with a chewy texture and protein flavor. Its simple taste with concentrated flavor makes it an excellent accompaniment to a variety of dishes such as tecchiri and tessa. Here we introduce the appeal of Wakasa fugu and local restaurants where you can eat it. When you visit the Reinan (Tsuruga/Wakasa) area of Fukui Prefecture, enjoy the taste of Wakasa fugu.

What is Kuzu-manju, a specialty of Obama City, Fukui Prefecture? Check out our seasonal wagashi recommendations!

2024.02.27

What is Kuzu-manju, a specialty of Obama City, Fukui Prefecture? Check out our seasonal wagashi recommendations!

Kuzu manju, a traditional confectionery of Obama City, is a Japanese confectionery with a pleasantly cool and smooth texture during the hot season. Obama City has many wagashiya (Japanese confectionery shops), and in addition to kuzu manju, a variety of other famous confections are available. In this article, we will explain what kind of wagashi Kuzu-manju is and introduce recommended wagashi by season in Obama City and the Reinan (Tsuruga and Wakasa) area.

7 popular gourmet restaurants in Obama City! Introducing recommended gourmet spots where you can taste specialties!

2024.02.27

7 popular gourmet restaurants in Obama City! Introducing recommended gourmet spots where you can taste specialties!

Obama City in Fukui Prefecture, which prospered as a "miketsukuni" (country of food) by offering rich local produce to the capital, is home to a variety of local gourmet foods. This month's article will introduce some of the most famous restaurants in Obama City, which are famous for their pickled sea bream, grilled mackerel sushi, and dechi yokan. Eat-in and take-out options are available, so please choose the one that best suits your occasion.

Tsuruga City's 7 Recommended Gourmet Cuisine│Taste everything from the finest seafood to B-class gourmet food!

2024.02.27

Tsuruga City's 7 Recommended Gourmet Cuisine│Taste everything from the finest seafood to B-class gourmet food!

Facing Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan, Tsuruga City in Fukui Prefecture is attracting attention not only for its locally caught seafood, but also for its uniquely created B-class gourmet cuisine, which attracts visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture. The following is a list of 9 restaurants where you can enjoy Tsuruga City's famous Kaisen-don (seafood bowl), Sauce Katsu-don (pork cutlet bowl with sauce), and Tsuruga Ramen. Why not enjoy eating local gourmet food in Tsuruga?

Five excellent gourmet foods to eat in Takahama-cho! Discover great restaurants in the neighboring town of Ooi!

2024.02.27

Five excellent gourmet foods to eat in Takahama-cho! Discover great restaurants in the neighboring town of Ooi!

Takahama-cho and Ooi-machi, located in the westernmost part of Fukui Prefecture, are home to many delicious gourmet foods. We have selected five restaurants where you can fully enjoy local gourmet foods such as seafood rice bowls and pizzas made with fresh seafood delivered daily from fishing grounds, and yam and soba noodles made with local specialty yam. Please refer to them when you visit the area for sightseeing.

When is mackerel in season? Five delicious mackerel restaurants in the Reinan (Tsuruga/Wakasa) area of Fukui Prefecture

2024.02.07

When is mackerel in season? Five delicious mackerel restaurants in the Reinan (Tsuruga/Wakasa) area of Fukui Prefecture

Saba (mackerel) is a familiar food for the people of the Reinan area, where the Saba Kaido (mackerel road) runs from Obama to Kyoto. Saba is generally in season from fall to winter, but in Fukui Prefecture there is a custom of eating grilled saba (mackerel) in early July. The following is a list of the best times to enjoy mackerel in the Reinan area, as well as restaurants that serve the famous mackerel dish. Go and enjoy the unique flavors of the Reinan area.

When is the best time to enjoy cold yellowtail? Characteristics and recommendations for yellowtail in the Reinan (Tsuruga and Wakasa) area.

2024.02.07

When is the best time to enjoy cold yellowtail? Characteristics and recommendations for yellowtail in the Reinan (Tsuruga and Wakasa) area.

Among yellowtail, the cold yellowtail landed in winter is a high-end food with a lot of fat and full of flavor. The best time to eat yellowtail is from late November to early February, and yellowtail caught in the Reinan area in particular has a reputation for being superb. This section provides an overview of yellowtail, the best time to eat it, and the unique characteristics of yellowtail caught in the Reinan area, which has a large catch of yellowtail in the cold season. Please also check out the recommended restaurants where you can enjoy cold yellowtail dishes.

The appeal of Fukui and Wakasa beef! Introducing three-star standards, delicious ways to eat and recommended restaurants.

2024.02.06

The appeal of Fukui and Wakasa beef! Introducing three-star standards, delicious ways to eat and recommended restaurants.

Wakasa beef is a brand of beef from Fukui, raised with great care in the rich natural environment of Echizen-Wakasa. Its fine texture, rich flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth texture are more delicious when eaten as shabu-shabu or yakiniku (barbecued beef). Here we introduce the characteristics of Wakasa beef, delicious ways to eat it, and recommended restaurants in the Reinan (Tsuruga/Wakasa) area of Fukui, the hometown of Wakasa beef.

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