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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.
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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.
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Herbal Village
Located on the foothills of Mt. Aoba, Herbal Village is a multi-functional complex with camping facilities, a cafe, indoor gym and visitor center where you can learn about a variety of medicinal plants and Mt. Aoba itself. Campsite Lawn site: 10m x 10m 3,000 yen for 3 people (1,000 yen for each additional person) Forest site: 4.5 x 3.5 - 4.5 x 10 1,000 yen ...
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Mt. Aoba
The symbol of Takahama, nicknamed The Mt. Fuji of Wakasa for its beautiful cone shape reminiscent of Mt. Fuji has 2 peaks, the east peak (693 m) and the west peak (692 m), and can be seen from almost anywhere in town. Seen from the Takahama area, the sun setting over Mt. Aoba was selected as one of the Top 100 Sunsets in Japan and ...
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Myoken Mountain Shrine
Myokensan is a sacred mountain situated behind Sakichi Shrine. At the top of the mountain sits Myoken-gu Shrine which looks out over the town and the Japan Sea coastline. Myoken Mountain Map（PDF） The hike takes you through bamboo groves, forests and past small shrines along the way. The hike starts from the precincts of Sakichi Shrine. Entrance bamboo forest Rest benches Open space and monument ...
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Yasuragi Park
Concealing one of Takahama's most spectacular cherry blossoms viewing spots, Azuchiyama Park is a tranquil sanctuary with a number of observation decks that command a spectacular view of the town below.
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Goshikiyama Park
Located in the hills of Takahama, Goshikiyama Park has an overnight campsite with a view of the sea, as well as an art museum with a collection of sculptures. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal beauty of thousands of cherry blossom trees, and hundreds of peonies.
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Otomi Lighthouse Walk
This walk takes you along the top of the Otomi cliffs. Follow the path to the lighthouse and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Uchiura area. To really appreciate the beauty of the area, we recommend the fishing boat tour, which allows you to see the cliffs from the sea. Promenade route Entrance promenade View of Uchiura Bay along the way. well-maintained promenade promenade You'll ...
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Shiroyama park & Meikyodo Cave
Originally the site of Takahama Castle, Shiroyama Park's wide open spaces are a site of recreation for both locals and visitors who come to enjoy the beautiful views of the Japan Sea. Shiroyama Park has been recognized for the beauty of its eight caves (thus gaining the name Yana no Kishō, or “Beautiful Spot of Eight Caves”). Most prominent among them is Meikyōdō Cave, through ...
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Hibiki rice-terraces
On the eastern-facing slope of the coastline of Uchiura Bay are the Hibiki terraced rice fields, selected as one of the best 100 terraced rice fields in Japan. About 200 rice paddies are spread across the narrow slope facing the bay. For centuries locals have preserved their terraced field rice agriculture allowing visitors to view this traditional form of farming.
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Otomi Cliffs
https://youtu.be/3UB523xvwug Rising sharply 260 meters above sea level, the Otomi cliffs are a sight to behold, and designated as a place of scenic beauty by the prefecture. There is a promenade walk along the top that leads to the Lighthouse. Read more about Otomi promenade To really appreciate the beauty of the cliffs, we recommend the fishing boat tour, which allows you to sea the ...
