Sights

Seaside Promenade

Stretching across 7km of coastline, Takahama's seaside promenade is a scenic walking route with spectacular views of the ocean. Loved by locals and visitors alike. It also makes for a peaceful jogging and cycling path.

Wada Minshuku Area

A stone’s throw from Wakasa Wada Beach lies a network of narrow streets lined with many traditional minshuku-inns that capture the nostalgic atmosphere of age-old Takahama. Perfect for a stroll or bicycle ride, the area also provides a great for an insight into local Takahama life.

Wakasa Wada Campsite

Located in a pine grove over looking the Japan sea, the Wakasa Wada Campsite is the perfect setting to enjoy the great outdoors. Why not camp and BBQ with friends and family after a long day on the beach, and then sleep under the stars accompanied by the calming sound of the ocean waves. Campsite Seasons:Spring: (Mid- March ～ Early June)Summer: (Late July ～ Early ...

Magoji Temple

Nestled among cedars and maple trees, the enigmatic Magoji temple is said to have been originally founded by Prince Shotoku during Japan's Asuka Period (593 to 710). It houses a number of important cultural properties, including a sandalwood Bodhisattva statue carved during the Muromachi period (1336 to 1392) which is only exhibited to the public every twelve years. Magoji is also a popular spot for ...

Shingu Shrine

Originally founded in the year 1143, Shingu Shrine has served as a place of worship for nearly a thousand years. According to legend, in the year 1142, a fisherman from Wada village cast his net into the ocean on a moonlit night. Thinking he had caught a large stone, the fisherman was surprised to retrieve a wooden deity from his net. This led the village ...

Eldoland Wakasa Takahama

Eldoland is an interactive center where visitors can learn about the importance of energy and science. The facility includes Tropical Wonder, an interactive tropical rain forest with a climbing wall, and jungle gym, as well as Science Wonder, a hands-on science exhibition.

Seaside Takahama and Yuppuru Spa

This spa has a variety of baths, including open-air baths, cold baths, and there is a high temperature sauna as well as a salt sauna. Please note that the men's and women's bathrooms are changed every Thursday. Group discount and coupon tickets are also available. There are public toilets open 24 hours a day, and there is wi-fi available in the rest area. The adjacent ...

Hamanasu BBQ Park

Spacious outdoor BBQ area located next to Wakasa Wada Beach with restrooms, outdoor sinks, garbage station and BBQ stoves. For reservations > reservation portal site (Japanese). ※ Summer 2024 Reservations start on June 1st ※BBQ site open from 8th July - 20th August 9:00 - 4:00pm ※ Parking closes at 6:00pm (separate fee - see map below) BBQ spot A（12 lots） Set includes: Table with ...

Matsubara Barbecue House

This roofed barbecue area is perfect for large groups and is just a stone's throw from Wakasa Wada Beach. There are 21 sets of tables with benches and a stove for 8 people with a maximum capacity of 160 people. Toilets, washing areas, and waste sorting bins are provided. Food and drink are not on sale, so please bring your own. To make a reservation, ...

Wakasa Shirahama BBQ Park

BBQ facility located on the shore of Shirahama beach. It is fully equipped with toilets, a washing area, garbage station and a cinder.Reservation is required (Begin accepting reservation applications on June 1). ■ 2023 Opening Period / July 6 (Sat)-August 18 (Sun) ※ We are only open during the summer. It is prohibited by law to have barbecues during other periods. ■Usage time／9：00～16：00 ■ Reservations ...