熊川宿

若狭熊川宿
おでかけMAP
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EXPERIENCES
  • Jakushu Ninja Dojo
    Ninja Dojo / Sword Dojo
    Shuriken throwing is available anytime! Reservations are required for ninja classes.
    Address16-36 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone0770-68-8007 (Nino Sculpture Shop)
  • Nino Sculpture Shop
    Wood Carving
    The owner of this shop studied in the town of Inami in Toyama Prefecture, which has long been famous for intricate wood carving as its main trade. Woodworking classes and hands-on wood carving experiences are available.
    Address16-36 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone0770-68-8007
  • Jakushu Kiln
    Souvenirs / Experiences
    Experience the nature of Wakasa through pottery and a beautiful traditional Japanese house.
    Address21-8 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone0770-50-7969
  • Kumagawa Kudzu Promotion Society
    Kudzu Production
    This small plant produces and sells Kumagawa kudzu starch, which has long been renowned for its excellent quality. The Confucian scholar Rai San’yo (1780–1832) highly praised it in one of his letters. Visitors can participate in the kanzarashi stage of extracting starch from kudzu roots (reservations required).
    Address30-6 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone0770-62-0135 (Kumagawa Community Center, Kumagawa Kudzu Promotion Society)
  • Entrance to the Site of Kumagawa Castle
    Scenic and Historic Locations
    Across a wooden bridge in the back of the former site of the Kumagawa-juku magistrate’s office, there is a gate that serves as the entrance to the site of Kumagawa Castle. The mountain trail passes Shiraishi Jinja Shrine and several viewing points before reaching the site where the main keep used to stand.
    Address30-6 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
  • Mountain Stream Climbing
    Outdoor Experience
    Why not try something different for a change? Take an all-natural shower while climbing a waterfall in the scenic valleys of Wakasa! Available from April 1st to November 30th. Enjoy each season to the fullest!
    AddressPLUS WILD, 30-6-1 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone090-9111-7887(PLUS WILD)
  • Satoyama Mountain Trail
    Outdoor Experience
    Take the hiking trail from Kumagawa-juku to Mt. Sanjusangen and Mt. Wakasa Komagatake. Enjoy the captivating scenery of beech forests and Wakasa Bay!
    AddressPLUS WILD, 30-6-1 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone090-9111-7887(PLUS WILD)
  • Site of Kumagawa Castle
    Scenic and Historic Locations
    The short mountain trail leading to the site of Kumagawa Castle can be reached from behind the Noh theater on the grounds of Shiraishi Jinja Shrine or from the former site of Kumagawa-juku magistrate’s office. The castle is said to have been built sometime in the sixteenth century, and its rulers were the Numata family. The hiking trail was renovated during 2019 and 2020 and has three viewing points on the way up to the former site of the main keep. The mountain’s height is 185 meters above sea level, and the route takes about 15 minutes one way.
    Address30-9-1 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
  • Minna no Gallery
    Exhibition Facility
    The former Kumagawa Police Station building was renovated to complement the traditional townscape of Kumagawa-juku in 1983. The plan was developed by the architect Fukui Uyo, a professor at the University of Fukui and member of the Architectural Institute of Japan. In 2015, the interior was remodeled to serve as an art gallery. At present, the facility is used both as a gallery and a space to hold woodworking classes.
    Address38-4 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
  • Miyamoto Heat Therapy
    Heat Therapy
    Experience a type of heat therapy that uses incense sticks to apply heat and stimulation. Free trial sessions are available upon reservation.
    Address34-12 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone0770-62-0283
  • Kitahara Body Make Gym
    Fitness,relaxation,Gym
    When the body changes, the mind changes. When the mind changes, the life changes. “Kitahara Body Make Gym” is a Fitness Gym with personal support training! We cater to everyone from those who feel uncomfortable with exercise, beginners who have never been to the gym to advanced people, so please feel free to visit us!
    Address37-9 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone090-3297-6654
  • Yoshichi Rest Area
    Rest Facility
    A rest facility with space for exhibitions and hands-on classes in Japanese-style tatami rooms. Other amenities include a break room and restrooms. The name of this facility was chosen by the residents of Kumagawa-juku as a tribute to a man called Yoshichi, who is considered a paragon of filial piety in the area.
    Address36-1 Kumagawa, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone0770-62-0330 (Kumagawa-juku Museum (Shukubakan)), 0770-45-9111 (Wakasa Tourism, Commerce, and Industry Department)