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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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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 ...
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Nakayamadera Temple
Nakayamadera temple is said to have been founded in the year 807 by the great Daitoku Taichou Daishi, a shugendo monk and teacher of the Nara period. The main structure was rebuilt several times with the current building dating back to 1343. Located 100 meters above sea level, the grounds include a modern style tea house that offers a splendid view of Wakasa Bay and ...
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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 ...
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Daijoji Zen Temple
Originally founded in 1351, Daijoji-Temple was destroyed by fire and subsequently rebuilt in 1394 under the patronage of the feudal lord of Obama. The magnificent two-storied gate was added in 1821, and is designated as an important cultural property of the town. The temple is also the 31st site of the Wakasa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Route.
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Shorakuji Temple
Shorakuji temple was founded in 764 by the Buddhist monk Gyoki, and is the 32nd Temple along the Wakasa 33 Kannon Pilgrimage route. The principal image of worship is a Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu, and It is said that Gyoki got a sacred tree from the mountain and carved the statue himself.
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Sakichi Shrine
With a history spanning more than 1000 years, Sakichi Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Takahama. The precinct's stone walls, added after the shrine's original construction, are said to be built from the ruins of the 16th century Takahama castle. The Seven Year Festival, the largest in the Wakasa region, is held on the grounds and is designated as an intangible folk ...
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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 ...
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Seikai Shrine
The approach to Seikai shrine is surrounded by trees and runs along a gentle stream, giving it a serene and tranquil atmosphere.It upholds many Shinto festivals, including "Shiba no Minoire", which is an ancient ritual held every year in February, where the shrine parishioners strike the male Shinto priest with ceremonial brushwood (shiba) and pray for a good harvest and prosperous business for the year.
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Sugimori Shrine
Sugimori Shrine is home to two very rare ohatsuki-icho, a rare type of ginkgo tree which were designated as national natural monuments in 1935. The circumference of their trunks is about 3.4 meters, with a height of about 36 meters, and the trees are said to be 100 years old.
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The old Tango-Kaido road
The former Tango Kaido Road (Kyu-Tango-Kaido) runs along the sea through the Wakamiya district of Takahama. Its an old route and its history can still be felt through the atmosphere of its old townhouses.
