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EXPERIENCES
  • Outdoor facilities complex, “Sanzakumagawa”
    Outdoor experience
    SUP/kayak, shower climbing, autumn leaf and mushroom hunting, Satoyama exploration, snowshoeing, etc. Through each season of spring, summer, autumn and winter, you can move, see, eat, feel... We will guide you to a world of nature that you cannot experience in your daily life.
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Adventure Kayak Tour on Lake Myojin
    Outdoor experience
    The sounds of wild birds and the looming cliffs and mountains. An exciting kayak adventure. Enjoy the natural scenery that changes with the seasons as you leisurely paddle on the lake. Using extremely stable kayaks, you can paddle slowly at your own pace on the calm lake, so even small children and those who are not confident in their physical strength can enjoy it.
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Adventure SUP tour on Lake Myojin
    Outdoor experience
    Embark on an adventure on a SUP around Lake Myojin, which has a complex topography. You can hear the sounds of birds and insects from the surrounding forest, and spend a relaxing time surrounded by the beautiful scenery and soothing sounds of nature. You can paddle slowly at your own pace on the calm lake, so even small children and those who are not confident in their physical strength can enjoy it.
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Wild Zen Tour
    Outdoor experience
    This is a special experience where you can practice Zen outdoors while experiencing culture and nature in Kumagawa-juku, a post town on the Mackerel Highway. A Soto Zen monk will teach you the techniques and etiquette of Zen. Why not calm your mind while listening to the sounds of nature in the Kumagawa countryside and experience a deep inner reflection?
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Satoyama Trail Tour
    Outdoor experience
    This tour walks through the Satoyama trails, surrounded by beautiful natural environments and historical landscapes. Starting from Sanza-Kumagawa, you will hike Mt. Sanjusangen and Mt. Komagatake. You can enjoy the seasonal beech forests, Lake Biwa, and Wakasa Bay. A professional guide will accompany and guide you, so even first-timers can participate with confidence.
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Snowshoe tour in the primeval forest
    Outdoor experience
    This snowshoe tour takes you through the hidden Ashiu Forest area of ​​Kutsuki, Takashima City, where pristine nature remains. Enjoy the beautiful winter scenery and natural beauty as you walk through the snow-covered forest with your guide!
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Tsunegami Peninsula Blue Cave Kayak Tour
    Outdoor experience
    A kayak tour to the "Blue Cave" in the Wakasa Tsunegami area of ​​Fukui Prefecture! This is an activity that allows you to experience the beautiful nature of Wakasa Bay. Let's go exploring the Blue Cave surrounded by crystal clear water and magnificent rock walls! When the light shines into the crystal clear seawater, the inside of the cave is enveloped in a vivid emerald green glow, creating a fantastic atmosphere! It will be an unforgettable memory this summer.
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Tsunekami SUP & Tsunekami Sunset SUP Tour
    Outdoor experience
    Let's go on an elegant SUP tour in the crystal clear Sea of ​​Japan. Standing and watching the sea is a wonderful moment. If the weather is good, you can land on a secret sandy beach. You can enjoy it in any way you like, floating leisurely or diving to find fish. You can paddle slowly at your own pace on the calm sea, so even children and those who are not confident in their physical strength can enjoy it.
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Feeling adventurous! A mini adventure climbing tour
    Outdoor experience
    You can experience a little stream climbing in Myo-o Valley, Bo Village, Otsu City. In the crystal clear Myo-o Valley, you can go up the rapids, clamber over rocks, and jump off a dam. Why not seriously play in the river while taking a natural shower in the nature-rich valley of Hira?
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • Seriousness Max! A hard-hitting adventure tour of mountain streams
    Outdoor experience
    In the beautiful valley in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, surrounded by nature, you can enjoy natural showers, climb waterfalls, and descend ropes. Adults and children alike can enjoy playing in the river! An exhilarating and thrilling adventure!
    Address77-11-2 Kouchi, Wakasa town, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture
    Phone070-9150-5923
  • 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
  • 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)