The blue ocean with the sun shining, the orange-tinged ocean at dusk, the quiet and gentle sound of the waves.... Just looking at the ocean without doing anything else is enough to calm your mind, isn't it? You want to forget your hectic daily life and be healed! Here are five healing inns in Tsuruga City, Mihama Town, and Wakasa Town facing the beautiful Wakasa Bay that are perfect for such a trip. Be sure to enjoy the food that only seaside inns can offer.
Table of Contents
01. Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chobei (Tsuruga City)
02. amimoto denpeisou (tsuruga city)
03. katsumiya katsumiya (mihama town)
04. yukyu-no-heki Hotel Wansai (Mihama Town)
05. sea fragrance inn Namikaro (Wakasa Town)
06. ＼"Kumagawa-juku＼" is a recommended place to stay in Kumagawa Town.
07. Go to Tsuruga/Wakasa by sightseeing train "Hanaakari"!
08. stay at a hotel in Tsuruga City, Mihama Town, or Wakasa Town and refresh your body and soul!
01. Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chobei (Tsuruga City)
02. amimoto denpeisou (tsuruga city)
03. katsumiya katsumiya (mihama town)
04. yukyu-no-heki Hotel Wansai (Mihama Town)
05. sea fragrance inn Namikaro (Wakasa Town)
06. ＼"Kumagawa-juku＼" is a recommended place to stay in Kumagawa Town.
07. Go to Tsuruga/Wakasa by sightseeing train "Hanaakari"!
08. stay at a hotel in Tsuruga City, Mihama Town, or Wakasa Town and refresh your body and soul!
Chobei (Tsuruga City)
Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chobei is a wooden inn located on the sandy beach of Nishiura Beach in Tsuruga City. The Nago Beach spreads out before your eyes, and its proximity is such that it is no exaggeration to say that "the sea is your garden. As the name "Sazanami Resort" suggests, you will be healed by the quiet sound of the waves as they reach the inside of the inn.
In January 2024, a new concept room, "Rin-no-Ma", will be born. It will have its own entrance directly onto the beach in front of the hotel.
Guests staying in the "Rin-no-Ma" rooms can use Brompton bicycles, which are popular overseas, as much as they like. The bicycles can also be entered and exited through the room's private entrance, so you can easily enjoy touring the peninsula and the city.
Guests staying in the "Rin-no-Ma" rooms can use Brompton bicycles, which are popular overseas, as much as they like. The bicycles can also be entered and exited through the room's private entrance, so you can easily enjoy touring the peninsula and the city.
The name "Wan-no-Ma" comes from "a circle of marine, a circle of friends, and a circle of bicycles. As the concept suggests, the bright space is based on a white color scheme and is furnished in an adult marine style. Whether you are active or just relaxing indoors, you will feel the ocean and your mind will be refreshed.
In addition, the "Wan-no-Ma" has a Jacuzzi bath that provides a luxurious resort atmosphere. It is an exceptional time to take a relaxing bath while enjoying the view of Tsuruga Bay stretching out before you.
There are a total of 8 guest rooms at Chobei. In addition to the Wan-no-Ma and three other concept rooms, Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western-style rooms are available.
There are a total of 8 guest rooms at Chobei. In addition to the Wan-no-Ma and three other concept rooms, Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western-style rooms are available.
Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chobei
The meals are prepared using a variety of local ingredients, including fresh seafood landed in Tsuruga Bay, vegetables grown in the Meiko area, and Koshihikari rice.
The charcoal-grilled kaiseki course allows diners to grill fresh ingredients over charcoal to their own liking. The original fermented sauce is a recipe of the proprietress, who is a "brewer's assistant (fermented food specialist).
The charcoal-grilled kaiseki course allows diners to grill fresh ingredients over charcoal to their own liking. The original fermented sauce is a recipe of the proprietress, who is a "brewer's assistant (fermented food specialist).
Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chobei
Seafood barbecue on the terrace is recommended from April to October. With the sea, seasonal ingredients, and friends, you are sure to have a good time. You may even end up drinking more.
Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chobei" is an inn where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience but still feel at home. It is recommended not only for cyclists, but also for those considering a family trip or a girls' trip.
| Facility Name | Chobei |
|---|---|
| Address | 14-43-3, Meiko, Tsuruga City, Tsuruga 914-0834 |
| Contact for inquiries | tel 0770-23-7818
fax 0770-23-7832
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| Access | ＜By car＞ 15 minutes from Tsuruga IC on Hokuriku Expressway
Free parking available (approx. 50 cars, large-size parking available)
<Train＞
15 minutes by car from JR Tsuruga Station
Free shuttle bus service between Tsuruga Station available (advance reservation)
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| Fees | Please inquire with the facility at the time of reservation for details. |
| URL | https://choubei.jp/ |
Denbeiso (Tsuruga City)
Denbeiso
Located along Tsuruga Bay, "Amimoto Denpisou" is conveniently situated just a 3-second walk from the ocean. The sandy beach in front of the inn offers not only swimming, but also fishing and barbecue, giving you the feeling of a private beach. For those who wish to enjoy serious fishing, the "Fishing Boat Hachiman Maru" can be chartered for boat fishing*.
*Boat fishing is an extra charge.
*Boat fishing is an extra charge.
In April 2023, the serene Western-style rooms* will be renewed. The white-based rooms are clean and comfortable, allowing you to spend a peaceful and relaxing time.
*Please note that you cannot choose between ocean- or mountain-side rooms.
*Please note that you cannot choose between ocean- or mountain-side rooms.
Denbeiso
For those who want to stay in a room with an ocean view, we recommend the "Omakase Japanese-style room" that can accommodate from one to three guests. When you open the window, you are already at Tsuruga Bay. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea with its rich nature and gentle waves.
Denbeiso
The meals are also not to be missed, using fresh seafood that the owner, who is a fisherman himself, personally harvests. You can enjoy seasonal seafood as well as Tsuruga brand fish such as "Tsuruga sea bream" and "Tsuruga blowfish.
You can see, feel, and taste Tsuruga Bay. Amimoto Denpeisou" is truly an "inn of the sea.
You can see, feel, and taste Tsuruga Bay. Amimoto Denpeisou" is truly an "inn of the sea.
| Facility Name | Denbeiso |
|---|---|
| Address | 29-14-2 Nawama, Tsuruga City, Tsuruga Prefecture, 914-0833 |
| For inquiries, please contact | tel 0770-22-4236 fax 0770-22-4378
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| Access | Approximately 20 minutes by car from the Tsuruga IC of the Hokuriku Expressway |
| Fees | For details, please inquire at the facility when making a reservation. |
| URL | https://denbeiso.com/ |
Kihei Jingu Shrine / Tsuruga City, Tsuruga City, Japan
Kibi Jingu, with a history of 1,300 years counting from its foundation, is the oldest shrine in Echizen Province. It enshrines seven deities and is known as a power spot.
Kihei Jingu Shrine is a power spot where divine sevens converge! Let's attract good luck - "AoYoYo Kichijitsu TSURUGA WAKASA" Circuit Campaign Official Website
Kihi Jingu Shrine, located in the center of Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, is the oldest shrine in Echizen Province with a long history. It is mentioned in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and the Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan), and is dedicated to seven deities. It is said to be a power spot and a place of many blessings, and is nicknamed "Keisan" by the locals. Why not take a moment to reflect on yourself in the tranquility and use it as a stepping stone to attract good fortune?
KATSUMIYA (Mihama Town)
Katsumiya," located in an inlet of Wakasa Bay, was originally a fisherman's guest house popular among those seeking delicious fish. It was renovated and reopened in April 2024, hoping that guests will enjoy an extraordinary experience while relaxing and looking out at the sea. The entrance with a calm atmosphere based on black tones is just like an "adult's hideaway inn.
In order to provide more attentive hospitality, the number of guest rooms has been reduced to eight to create a more spacious atmosphere. The chic interior, with gray wallpaper and dark brown floors, is perfect for a "stay-at-home" experience.
From the windows of the guest rooms facing Wakasa Bay, you can see a quiet cove and boats anchored in the fishing port. The nostalgic and nostalgic scenery will calm your mind.
All beds are made by Simmons. The beds are well received by guests who have actually stayed at the hotel, who say, "I have a hard time falling asleep at home, but here I was able to get a good night's sleep! I can't sleep well at home, but I can sleep well here!
KATSUMIYA
The owner of Katsu-miya is a fisherman, and the proprietress's family is a fish wholesaler. The restaurant boasts dishes that incorporate fresh "Wakasa's delicious foods" from season to season, such as Spanish mackerel, sea bream, flatfish, and horse mackerel from spring to summer, and crab, blowfish, and yellowtail from fall to winter. You can take your time to enjoy each dish, which is both vivid to the eye and refined.
KATSUMIYA
The rice is "Akisakari" from Mihama Town. We are also particular about the produce from the countryside and mountains, such as fresh eggs from a farm in Wakasa Town and pesticide-free vegetables from Tsuruga City.
The lounge space on the first floor, where breakfast and welcome drinks are served, is another great spot to view the ocean; the cafe is open from 11:00 to 15:00, serving original blend coffee, special drinks, homemade cakes, and daily lunch specials available only on weekdays.
Spend a relaxing time in a room with a view of the sea, and your daily fatigue will be blown away. Katsumiya" is recommended for adults seeking a relaxing stay.
Spend a relaxing time in a room with a view of the sea, and your daily fatigue will be blown away. Katsumiya" is recommended for adults seeking a relaxing stay.
| Facility Name | KATSUMIYA |
|---|---|
| Address | 49-2 Niu, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, 919-1201 |
| For inquiries, please contact | tel 0770-39-1045 fax 0770-39-1846
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| Access | ＜By car＞
10 minutes from Sada, Route 27
Free parking lot (30 cars, reservation not required)
<Train＞
Take Fukui Railways bus bound for Niu from JR Tsuruga Station.
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| Fees | For details, please contact the facility at the time of reservation. |
| URL | https://katumiya.co.jp/ |
Hotel Wansai (Mihama Town)
Hotel Wansai
The hotel has an excellent location surrounded by the sea, lakes, and mountains, with Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan, the Ramsar Convention-listed Mikata Goko (Five Lakes of Mikata), and the lush green Iikiriyama and Jitsuyama mountains.
In the baths, you can enjoy Mihama Onsen, also known as "hot water for beautiful skin" and "hot water for beautiful people. Both men's and women's large baths have ocean views. There is also a special room with an attached observation bath with Jacuzzi.
In the baths, you can enjoy Mihama Onsen, also known as "hot water for beautiful skin" and "hot water for beautiful people. Both men's and women's large baths have ocean views. There is also a special room with an attached observation bath with Jacuzzi.
Hotel Wansai
There are four types of rooms: Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western-style rooms, and special rooms. All rooms face the sea, but we recommend the twin-use Western-style rooms. In a Western-style modern space that evokes a sense of nostalgia, you can immerse yourself in a relaxing resort atmosphere while enjoying the view of Wakasa Bay.
Hotel Wansai
Dishes using seasonal seafood are also well-received. You can enjoy fresh seasonal flavors called "Wakasa mono," which can only be found in this area. Courses featuring crab and fugu (blowfish) together and Wakasa beef are also popular.
| Facility Name | Hotel Wansai |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-5-2, Kugago Beach, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, 919-1123, Japan |
| For inquiries, please contact | TEL 0770-32-0001 |
| Access | <Car＞ About 10 minutes from the Wakasa-Mihama IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway.
Approximately 20 minutes from the Tsuruga IC of the Hokuriku Expressway
Free parking lot (80 passenger cars, 4 large buses)
<Train＞
JR Mihama Station
Free shuttle bus service is available between Mihama Station (2 people or more, advance reservation required).
Departure from Mihama Station: 16:20 / Departure from the hotel: 9:50
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| Fees | For details, please contact the facility at the time of reservation. |
| URL | https://www.wansai.jp/ |
Mikatagoko Rainbow Line Summit Park / Mikatagoko Rainbow Line, a recommended spot in ＼Mihama Town.
Mikatagoko Rainbow Line Mountaintop Park is truly a place where you can enjoy the beauty of the Mikatagoko Lakes with "God's Eye". Visitors can enjoy gourmet food and footbaths while being healed by Mother Nature.
360-degree panoramic view! Enjoy a heavenly healing experience at the terrace in the sky overlooking the Mikata Goko - "AoYoYoshihi TSURUGA WAKASA" excursion campaign official website
It takes only 2 minutes to the top of the mountain by lift and cable car. Mikatagoko Rainbow Line Summit Park is a miraculous panoramic spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mikatagoko surrounded by mountains and Wakasa Bay. There are many ways to enjoy the park, such as admiring the spectacular view while enjoying a footbath, or soaking up the sense of openness while lying on a sofa. Why not be healed by Mother Nature and recharge your energy for tomorrow?
Namihanarou (Wakasa Town)
Limited to only 6 groups per day, and offering a relaxing stay in a private space, "Namihanarou" is an inn in a small fishing village, founded by a fisherman in 1950, and renovated in November 2017. The inn insists on utilizing nature by using plenty of wood and plaster walls instead of cloth.
All rooms have terraces and offer a spectacular view of the Rias coast. On a clear day, you can even see the Tango Peninsula of Kyoto.
There are two types of guest rooms: twin Western-style rooms with beds that offer the warmth of wood, and modern Japanese-style rooms with a fusion of tatami mats and wooden flooring. The simple space is accented with vintage lighting that the owner personally searched for.
The second terrace in the corner Japanese-style room has no partitions, giving it a very open feeling. You will feel as if you are floating on the sea.
The sea seen from the staircase landing looks like a piece of art cut out of a picture frame. Everywhere is a picture-perfect space.
Namihanarou
Dinner is served in the restaurant space, with kaiseki cuisine prepared by the owner, who trained in Osaka and Kyoto. Using his own sashimi nets and seafood directly from the local market, he serves freshly prepared dishes. Dining while watching the sun set over Wakasa Bay is truly a moment of bliss.
In fall and winter, courses using Echizen crab and farmed Wakasa fugu are very popular. In early spring, natural fugu is available, and charcoal-grilled kaiseki with seasonal shellfish is also available.
In fall and winter, courses using Echizen crab and farmed Wakasa fugu are very popular. In early spring, natural fugu is available, and charcoal-grilled kaiseki with seasonal shellfish is also available.
Crab shabu is served dipped in a broth with crab innards.
Namihanarou
In a quiet space where you can only hear the sound of waves, simply relax. Enjoy such a luxurious time that can only be enjoyed by adults.
| Facility Name | Umika no Yado Namikaro |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-11, Shiozakagoshi, Wakasa-machi, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, 919-1455 |
| For inquiries, please contact | TEL 0770-47-1423 |
| How to get there | ＜By car＞ Approximately 15 minutes from the Mikatagoko Smart IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway.
Free parking lot
＜By train＞
Approx. 20 minutes by bus from JR Mikata Station
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| Fees | For details, please contact the facility at the time of reservation. |
| URL | https://namihanarou.jp/ |
＼"Kumagawa-juku＼" is a recommended place to stay in Kumagawa Town.
Kumagawa-juku" was an inn located on the highway leading from Obama City to Kyoto. In addition to the ruins of merchant houses, inns, magistrate's offices, and guard stations, cafes and inns renovated from old private homes also stand side by side.
Kumagawa-juku, an oasis on the Saba Kaido (mackerel road) connecting Kyoto and Obama, is a retro-modern, active post town! - Official website of the "Ao-Yo-Kichijitsu TSURUGA WAKASA" excursion campaign
Obama, facing Wakasa Bay, has supported the imperial court's food culture since ancient times, and for more than 1,500 years, the road connecting Obama and Kyoto was known as the Saba Kaido, or "mackerel road. Kumagawa-juku, an oasis for travelers on the Saba-kaido route, continues to offer comfort to travelers today through town planning that makes the most of its old-fashioned atmosphere.
Go to Tsuruga/Wakasa by sightseeing train "Hanaakari"!
JR West Japan
The sightseeing train “Hanaakari” will be running again this year.
The body color is based on the color of Binroujizome, a type of dyeing originating in the Nara period and considered to be the highest quality, and the design stands out along the route and at stations.
One of the three cars has 10 spacious private rooms for two people, creating a relaxed atmosphere inside the train.
The train runs only on weekends and departs from and arrives at stations in Tsuruga and Wakasa, making it a great option for sightseeing.
*Please note that reservations may not be available due to full capacity.
The body color is based on the color of Binroujizome, a type of dyeing originating in the Nara period and considered to be the highest quality, and the design stands out along the route and at stations.
One of the three cars has 10 spacious private rooms for two people, creating a relaxed atmosphere inside the train.
The train runs only on weekends and departs from and arrives at stations in Tsuruga and Wakasa, making it a great option for sightseeing.
*Please note that reservations may not be available due to full capacity.
Summer (July to September)
Operating section: Tsuruga to Osaka
Click here for details ↓
hanakari:JR Odekake Net
（You will be redirected to JR Odekake Net.）
Autumn (October to December)
Operating section: Tsuruga to Kinosaki Onsen
Click here for details ↓
Sightseeing Train “Hanaakari”
（You will be redirected to the JR West website.）
Operating section: Tsuruga to Osaka
Click here for details ↓
hanakari:JR Odekake Net
（You will be redirected to JR Odekake Net.）
Autumn (October to December)
Operating section: Tsuruga to Kinosaki Onsen
Click here for details ↓
Sightseeing Train “Hanaakari”
（You will be redirected to the JR West website.）
Stay at an inn in Tsuruga City, Mihama Town, or Wakasa Town and refresh your mind and body!
In Tsuruga City, Mihama Town, and Wakasa Town facing Wakasa Bay, there are many inns where you can enjoy delicious seafood with a view of the sea. Even if you do nothing in particular, just being by the sea will naturally calm your mind. Tasting dishes made with fresh seafood will fill your body and soul with power. If you want to spend a relaxing time, why not visit?
Be sure to check out the inns in Obama City, Ooi Town, and Takahama Town.
Be sure to check out the inns in Obama City, Ooi Town, and Takahama Town.