2025 Wakasa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Spot: Rainbow Line Summit Park Address: 18-2-2 Kiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1301 On April 1, 2020, five stylish terraces opened at Rainbow Line Summit Park with the concept of "terraces in the sky floating on the Mikata Five Lakes". It is located at the summit overlooking both Wakasa Bay in the Sea of ​​Japan and the Mikata Five Lakes. You can reach the summit in one go by cable car or lift from the parking lot at the foot of the mountain. There are benches here and there, including couple seats, and you can also rent large rainbow parasols for free. Couples can enjoy the spectacular views and have fun conversations. #summerweekendtrip #coupletrip #spectacularview #summertrip #fukuiprefecture

Rainbow Line Summit Park - A terrace in the sky floating on the Mikata Five Lakes - This is an 11.24km toll road that stretches from Mihama to Wakasa Town. The summit park, which can be reached by lift or cable car from the first parking lot, offers a 360° panoramic view of the scenic Mikata Five Lakes and Wakasa Bay! The view from the five terraces, including the foot bath and sofa terrace, is truly spectacular! The mackerel cutlet sandwich was also surprisingly delicious lol #trip2022 #spectacularview #Fukui #mackerel

The Mikata Five Lakes are a collective name for the five lakes: Lake Mikata, Lake Suigetsu, Lake Suga, Lake Kugushi, and Lake Hinata. ^ ^ From the parking lot, take the lift to the summit park. When you look at the Mikata Five Lakes from the top, the sky, lakes, and mountains are refreshing and truly beautiful. ✨😊 #Breathtakingview #Photogenicspot #Photogenic #Fukui #Hokuriku

Trip to Fukui prefecture ❄️ ~Thinking about the past and future at the Annual Ring Museum~ . . An interesting place on my trip to Fukui was the Annual Ring Museum. . Simply put, an annual ring is a layer of rock that has accumulated on the bottom of a lake over a long period of time, like the rings of a tree. . The Annual Ring Museum displays the longest annual rings in the world (45m, 70,000 years worth). . By looking at the annual rings that overlap each year and the pollen that adheres to them, we can understand what happened in that era and what kind of climate changes occurred👀 . The museum staff explained it in detail☺️ It was very interesting. (Both my sisters chose earth science for the university entrance common test/center test...lol) . . By the way, I also like architecture... It was a wonderful place filled with the warmth of wood😌 #museum

Trip to Fukui prefecture ❄️ ~A magnificent view of Fukui from a terrace in the sky ☀︎~ . . I wanted to see this view on my winter trip to Fukui! To Wakasa Bay National Park, Mikatagoko Lakes. . From the terrace at the "Rainbow Line Summit Park" on the mountain, we could see the beautiful Mikatagoko Lakes 😌 Rainbow umbrellas are also available for rent 🌈 . It seems that sunny weather is rare in winter in Fukui Prefecture, especially on the Sea of ​​Japan side... We were blessed with good weather for the two days we visited 🥰 and we were really lucky. ☀︎♡ . By the way, we took a lift up to the summit park, and the view on the way there was also spectacular... 🌼☺️ #photogenicspot

Trip to Fukui prefecture ❄️ ~Thinking about the past and future at the Varve Museum~ . . The Varve Museum was an interesting place on my trip to Fukui. . The Varve Museum displays the longest varves in the world (45m, 70,000 years worth). . The new building is stylish from the outside! There's a warmth of wood, and I took a lot of photos! 📷 #museum

Kumagawa-juku. An important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. A place where the townscape full of atmosphere remains☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the “Yao Kumagawa” inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. For dinner, I had the “Kumagawa Hospitality Meal” made by a local mother😊 It was very delicious, but the fact that the meal was delivered fresh made my heart warm🥰 . For breakfast, we made our own porridge. It was a wonderful morning, simmering in a clay pot🍚🍲. ☀︎ #Cost-effective hotel

Kumagawa-juku. An important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. A place where the townscape full of atmosphere remains☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the “Yao Kumagawa” inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. The bedroom and bathroom are stylish. A room where you can feel the warmth of the air. After warming up in the cypress bath, I rested in a warm futon. I slept soundly😴 #Cost-performance hotel

Kumagawa-juku. An important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. A place where the townscape full of atmosphere remains☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the “Yao Kumagawa” inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. I stayed in a room called Hotaru. First, let me introduce the room. It’s an old house, but has a stylish interior🥰 #Cost-effective hotel

Kumagawa-juku. About an hour from Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture. It used to be an important post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. It's a place where the atmosphere of the town still remains. ☺️ On my trip to Fukui, I stayed at the "Yao Kumagawa" inn, which is quietly located in Kumagawa-juku. There was a hearth and I felt like I had traveled back in time. #Cost-performance hotel

Fukui Prefecture, Mikata Five Lakes This is a park where you can view the Mikata Five Lakes at the top of the mountain by taking the toll road. Park your car in the parking lot and take the lift or cable car to the summit park. At the top of the mountain, there is a rose garden, a foot bath, and other Instagram-worthy spots✨ 🌼Mikata Five Lakes🌼 Rainbow Line Summit Park 18-2-2, Kiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture #summer trip#great view

#cityplaybook #stunningview Location: Mt. Baijodake, Fukui Prefecture, Japan Best Time to Visit: Late March to early April (cherry blossom season) Perched high on Mt. Baijodake, Rainbow Line Summit Park offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Japan — overlooking the Mikata Five Lakes, rolling green hills, and the Sea of Japan. During cherry blossom season, the entire summit transforms into a tranquil pink oasis. As the day winds down, the golden light of evening softens everything — the flowers, the mountains, the calm water below. Even if the park closes before sunset, the last hour of the day here feels timeless. ✨ Why It’s Special – 360° views from multiple scenic terraces – Cherry blossoms in bloom, especially late March to early April – Relaxing footbaths overlooking the lakes – Quiet atmosphere, far from tourist crowds – Wago Shrine for peaceful reflection or romantic wishes 🧭 Pro Tips – Take the cable car or lift from the Rainbow Line toll road entrance – Dress warmly; mountaintop air can be chilly even in spring – Bring snacks or a drink for a quiet moment at one of the benches – Last entry usually around 4:30 PM — check seasonal hours before going 💗 Who Will Love It – Couples seeking a romantic, scenic escape – Nature lovers chasing quiet beauty – Photographers looking for wide, natural landscapes – Travelers who enjoy lesser-known gems in Japan Rainbow Line Summit Park isn’t just a viewpoint — it’s a place to breathe deeply, look far, and feel fully present. Even in the fading light, it leaves a lasting impression.

#cityplaybook Located in Fukui Prefecture, Mikata Goko (The Five Lakes of Mikata) is a breathtaking natural destination where five lakes of varying salinity levels create stunning scenery throughout the year. The area is perfect for outdoor lovers — from scenic viewpoints to panoramic cable lifts, there’s plenty to explore while enjoying the fresh air. 🌊 Mikata Goko (The Five Lakes) Cruise or drive around these interconnected lakes and take in their tranquil beauty. Each lake has its own unique charm and color depending on the season and light. 🚠 Rainbow Line Summit Park Take the lift up to this hilltop park, where you’ll be rewarded with a 360° panoramic view of the five lakes and the Sea of Japan. Foot baths, scenic swings, and flower gardens make this spot a highlight! 🎢 Rainbow Line Lift Ride The lift ride itself is an experience — a slow, scenic ascent that builds anticipation for the views to come. Why I recommend this area: ・A perfect balance of nature, views, and light adventure ・Less touristy and great for a relaxing yet active day outdoors 📍Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture #MikataGoko #FukuiTrip #RainbowLine #JapanNature #ActiveTravel #ScenicViews #CityPlaybook

🌼Higashiyoshihara(東吉原) in Maizuru City(舞鶴市), 🌼Kumagawajuku(熊川宿) in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture(福井県). It's a quiet and pretty small town, and even the road there is like a Ghibli country road🌿! It's about ⏰2-3 hours away from Osaka and Kyoto by car. It's not a very big tourist spot, so it's hard to get there by train, 🚗but if you rent a car, I definitely recommend going! If you're lucky, you might even see wild monkeys on the road! 🐒 It was nice taking pictures and playing around because there were no other people. Maizuru is a port, so you can eat fresh and plentiful seafood much cheaper than Osaka or Kyoto!🦀🐟 #JapanTravel #Osaka #Kyoto #JapaneseSmallCity #Maizuru #Higashiyoshihara #Kumagawajuku #Fukui

This time, I went on a workcation to the Wakasa/Obama area for 3 nights and 4 days! I planned to work until dinner after checking into the hotel, so this time I tried changing hotels each night to refresh myself. When I want to visit many tourist spots, I often stay at one hotel, but this time I chose this plan and it was a great choice◎ I mainly visited the Wakasa area, but Lake Mikata was so beautiful and the old houses were distinctive♡ There were other old houses I wanted to stay in, so next time I'd like to go there...♡ 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑡 ☐ Chienamiki ☐ Seaside Workcation Resort Showakan Mukuri ☐ Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park ☐ Obama Machiya Stay Sanchome Sanoya ☐ Kura Cafe Mikka ☐ Kumagawajuku ☐ sol's coffee ☐ saba cafe ☐ Varve Museum #Workcation #FukuiWorkcation #FukuiGourmet #FukuiLunch #FukuiTourism #FukuiCafe #FukuiTrip #FukuiSweets #Wakasa #RainbowLineSummitPark #Kumagawajuku #ChienaMiki #ObamaMachiyaStay #BeautifulViewCafe #MikataFiveLakes #BeautifulViewTerrace #Bookstore #OldFolkHouseCafe #OldFolkHouseRenovation #Obama #SabaCafe #tripDomesticTravel

Fukui Prefecture is located in the Hokuriku region of Japan and is a tourist destination that combines natural scenery and cultural history. Whether you're interested in traditional Japanese culture or want to enjoy the natural beauty, Fukui can meet your needs. First, the Reihoku region of Fukui has many attractions worth visiting. Yokokan Garden is an Edo-period stroll garden with beautiful scenery all year round, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Mikuni Port allows you to experience the elegance of ancient times, and walking around the port feels like traveling back to the Edo period. In addition, Gotanjoji Temple is a must-visit for cat lovers, as the temple's Buddha statues are carved with cats, and cats often stroll leisurely around the temple grounds. The Reinan region is famous for the beautiful scenery of the Five Lakes of Mikata and its rich seafood cuisine. You can visit the Rainbow Line Summit Park for a 360-degree view of the magnificent scenery of the Five Lakes of Mikata. Tasting the local seafood rice bowl is an experience not to be missed, with fresh catches paired with local specialty rice for an incredibly delicious meal. In Fukui, you can also experience traditional Japanese crafts, such as Echizen forged knives, a traditional craft with a 700-year history, mainly used for cooking and agricultural and horticultural tools. At Takefu Knife Village, you can buy authentic Echizen forged knives and watch the craftsmen forge knives. Of course, you can't miss the local specialty accommodations during your trip. The ancient houses on the Tango Road offer an immersive living experience, making you feel like you've traveled through time and space to converse with history. When traveling to Fukui, remember to plan your itinerary and transportation in advance, and follow local laws, regulations, and cultural customs. Keep quiet in attractions and museums, and respect local religious beliefs and dietary habits. This way, your trip to Fukui will be more enjoyable and smooth.

#0yentripFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Drive-In Yoshida ⚑ 70-3 Umiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture ⌚︎ 10:00-17:00 ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ Drive-In Yoshida is famous for its squid bowls 🦑 When we arrived around 9:45 on Saturday, there were about three groups waiting. We left around 10:30, but the restaurant was almost full. The finely chopped squid had a great texture and was delicious with the grated yam and egg ✨ You can see the lake from your seat 👀 #trip to Fukui

#0yentripFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Mikatagoko Rainbow Line Summit Park ⚑ 75-2 6 Hyuga, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture ⌚︎ 9:00-16:30 ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ There's a park on top of the mountain, so you can take a one-person lift or a cable car to the top 🚠 There are benches everywhere at the top where you can enjoy the spectacular view, so it was a great place ✨ The view from the top is the best, so I recommend it 🙆 At the observation deck, there was also something called a kawarake, where you could write your wish on it and throw it 🥷 #trip to Fukui

#0yentravelFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Wago Shrine ⚑ Hinata, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ Wago Shrine is located on the grounds of the Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park⛩️ It is a rare matchmaking shrine where worshippers pray facing each other👀 It is located on top of a mountain, so the view is great, so if you are visiting this area, please stop by🙆 You will need to pay ¥1000 for the cable car. #FukuiTrip

#0yentravelFebruary2025 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Ume no Sato Kaikan ⚑ 17-4-1 Naride, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture ⌚︎ 8:30-16:00 ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ Whenever I come to this area, I always stop by the Ume Kaikan! This area is famous for its plums, so you can buy a variety of plums🙆 This is my third visit, and every time I buy "Okashi na Ume"♩ They also have a wide variety of furikake and sake, so it's perfect for buying souvenirs☝️ #FukuiTrip

✵ Fukui Prefecture 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟥.𝟢𝟪 Kumakawajuku, located near the border with Shiga Prefecture. It is a post town with a historical streetscape🐻🤎 There, we stopped by the old-style cafe SOL'S COFFEE LABORATORY☕️ There is a wide variety of handmade sweets and coffee🌟 We enjoyed the streetscape of Kumakawajuku and took a coffee break at the cafe☕️🤎 We highly recommend not only staying overnight, but also enjoying the streetscape and old-style cafe on a day trip◎ 📷Photo taken in August 2023 📍SOL'S COFFEE LABORATORY, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture 🚗Free parking available🅿︎ #0 yen trip January 2025

Introducing a favorite scenic spot in Fukui! It's called the Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park 🌈 Take the lift to the summit for a 360-degree panoramic view 🥹 You can relax in a foot bath while enjoying the view, or lounge on the sky terrace. There are also giant sofas perfect for couples and families! There are many spots designed with Instagram in mind! You can even rent rainbow umbrellas! If you visit Fukui, be sure to check it out ✨ 📍Location: Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park 75-2 Hinata, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui 919-1126, Japan 🕰️Hours of Operation: ・March 1st - November 30th 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last lift up: 4:30 PM / Last lift down: 4:50 PM) ・December 1st - February 28th 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Last lift up: 4:00 PM / Last lift down: 4:20 PM) ❌Closed: ・December 31, 2024 (Tue) - January 2, 2025 (Thu) ・February 3, 2025 (Mon) - February 7, 2025 (Fri) ※The Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line road is open even on closed days 💰Admission Fee (includes lift/cable car fare) Adults: 1,000 yen, Children: 500 yen 🚗Parking Two parking lots (No. 1 and No. 2) ・Regular cars: 500 yen ・Motorcycles: 500 yen ・Buses under 8 tons: 1,000 yen ☑️Facilities: Parking, foot bath, Japanese-style cafe, large sofas, seating areas, Rainbow umbrella rentals, etc. ⚠️Notes ※Bicycles and pedestrians are not allowed Please use a taxi or rental car

1. #Marushin Here, you can eat freshly made handmade kuzu mochi, so it's highly recommended◎In addition to kuzu mochi, this is a specialty shop that specializes in kuzu, such as kuzu kiri and kuzu manju, and is also famous as a specialty shop for homemade mackerel sushi, which is prepared only with domestic raw mackerel. 2. SOL'S COFFEE LABORATORY There's a coffee shop here in Kuramae, Tokyo?! I was so happy that I went in and it was a comfortable place where everyone could gather and relax 3. #Shukubakan A cute building with a retro atmosphere In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom and create a wonderful atmosphere✨ #JapaneseGourmet2024

Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park is located in Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture. It is a terrace in the sky with a spectacular view. From the five attractive terraces, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mikata Five Lakes, Wakasa Bay beyond, and the intricate terrain. There are many sofas to relax on the terrace, and you can enjoy a cafe, a shrine, and even a foot bath in the sky with a spectacular view that was certified by the Cool Japan Award 2019. I went around 12 o'clock on a weekday, but there were quite a few people. This time, I had a lemonade 💰 price: ¥550 at Cafe Nanairo. It was not too sweet, refreshing, easy to drink, and delicious. Round trip 💰 price: ¥1000 to go to the summit park by lift or cable car. The view from the summit park is spectacular. Please visit it once. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📍Name of spot: Rainbow Line Summit Park 75-2-6 Hinata, Mihama-cho, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture, 919-1126 ☎️0770-47-1170 Opening hours Summer/ 9:00-17:00 Winter/ 9:00-16:30 #Domestic trip #Fukui trip #Great view #Great view spot #trip

Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture. Drive-in Yoshida is located on the shore of Lake Suigetsu, one of the Mikata Five Lakes. It's a famous restaurant that has been featured in the media, but I came all the way there because I wanted to eat their squid bowl. It opens at 10:00 and there was a long line, so I arrived at 9:30 and waited a little in the parking lot. Maybe because it was a Monday after the summer holidays, there were only a few cars parked, and I was able to enter the restaurant smoothly. I was also quite interested in the limited-edition seafood bowl, but I ordered the squid bowl set without hesitation. I ordered the squid bowl set💰Price: ¥2200 (specialty squid bowl, fried tentacles, pickled plum, miso soup) and additionally grilled squid mouth with salt💰Price: ¥350 and squid ear butter soy sauce teppanyaki💰Price: ¥450. The squid bowl was so delicious that I was speechless. The grated yam, perilla leaves, seaweed, and quail eggs on top of the rice go perfectly with the fresh, chewy squid. The special wasabi sauce has just the right amount of wasabi and is incredibly delicious. The fried squid tentacles were also thick but soft and delicious. They sell pickled plums in the store, so I bought some as a souvenir. The whole meal while looking out at the spectacular lake was special. Please come and visit us once. - ...

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🌄 360-degree spectacular view From the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree spectacular view!! You can see the Mikata Five Lakes and the Sea of ​​Japan, as well as the surrounding mountains, making it a spot where you can enjoy a panoramic view🌈 🌞 It's very hot on sunny days If you visit the Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line Summit Park on a sunny summer day, the temperature will be high, but the view is amazing! 🌈 Look cute with a rainbow umbrella If you borrow a rainbow umbrella at the summit and take a photo, the result will be very cute. It also doubles as a parasol to protect you from the sun, so it was a two-for-one deal♡ 📍Location: Kaizan, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture Access: Car: Approximately 40 minutes from Tsuruga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway Public transport: Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from Mikata Station on the JR Obama Line 🕰Opening hours: Open all year round (9:00-16:30, may vary depending on the season) 💸Price: Admission fee: 1,100 yen for adults, 500 yen for children (including cable car fee) Enjoy the spectacular views and cute photos on a sunny day by visiting the Mikatagoko Rainbow Line Summit Park! #0yentrip #Fukui #Mikatagoko #MikatagokoRainbowLine #Fukuitourism #spectacularviews #girlstrip #domestictravel

We went to a rental hotel that opened in March 2024 on the mountain in Wakasa Kumagawa-juku, Fukui Prefecture, which is limited to six groups per day. ⛰️ This place allows you to spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature, as if you were staying in a luxurious villa. This time I went with my sister's family, and both adults and children had a great time, with the adults relaxing and the children running around in the vast natural surroundings and swinging on the swings. For dinner, we had a BBQ using delicious local ingredients. Everything was prepared, so we came empty-handed and enjoyed the delicious BBQ, which was of such high quality that we were thrilled... The rental cabin we stayed in this time had a dining room with a kitchen, where we all made breakfast together, and there was a deck space outside to enjoy a bonfire. We had a truly luxurious time, drinking alcohol and making a bonfire. ✨ Enjoy a comfortable mountain life, as if you were staying in a luxurious villa. Please go and try it 　　　 　 We went to a hotel that opened in March 2024 on top of a mountain in Wakasa Kumagawa-juku, Fukui Prefecture, and is limited to six guests per day. ⛰️ 　 Surrounded by nature, this place is like staying in a luxurious villa, where you can spend a relaxing time. 　 I went with my sister and her family this time, and both adults and children had a great time relaxing while the children ran around and swung in the spacious wilderness. The one-room cabin we stayed in this time had a dining room with a kitchen, where we cooked breakfast together, and a deck space attached to the outdoor area to enjoy a bonfire with drinks, so we had a truly luxurious time! Comfortable mountain living as if you were staying in a luxury villa. Please go there! 📍 #YamazaKumakawa 〒919-1533 79-3-1 Kawachi, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui Prefecture TEL.0770-62-1777 #Travelingwithme