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Wakasa Bay

Wakasa-Obama, ria coasts and the old 'mackerel road' to Kyoto. On the calm bay are villas and glamping stays with ocean-view private pools and saunas, an easy drive from Kansai.

Access: About 2 hours by car from Osaka, Kyoto or Nagoya; 15 min from JR Obama Station. A car is essential.

Local specialties

Regional flavours worth seeking out around here.

  • Wakasa fugu (pufferfish)Tiger pufferfish farmed in Wakasa Bay, prized for near-wild texture.
  • Wakasa guji (tilefish)Wakasa's signature tilefish, prized in Kyoto cuisine.
  • Grilled mackerel & heshikoMackerel of the old 'mackerel road', grilled whole or rice-bran-pickled as heshiko.
  • Echizen crab (snow crab)Fukui's winter delicacy, snow crab also landed on Wakasa Bay.

Villas in this area (1)

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ルポの森 GRAN FOREST 越前美山Official site

福井県福井市美山Official site

ルポの森 GRAN FOREST 越前美山

  • Glamping
  • Pool
  • Onsen
  • Kitchen

A dome glamping site within Repos-no-Mori, a 5,000-tsubo complex with its own natural hot-spring inn in Miyama, Fukui City. Its six domes come in three styles (Aqua, Rin and Asia), each with a private kitchen and covered dining space, with dog-friendly domes with private runs and dinners of Fukui meat, fish and local vegetables.

5 room types

Guests
Up to 4
From
From JPY 10,450 / person≈ From ¥41,800 / night (whole villa)

Wakasa Bay — FAQ

What private villas are there in Wakasa Bay?
TOMARIBI lists 1 private rental villa in Wakasa Bay and 5 glamping sites in Fukui. Examples: WAL'S VILLA 800(ウェルズ ヴィラ 800)若狭小浜.
Are there pet-friendly villas in Wakasa Bay?
Yes — 1 of the listed villa in Wakasa Bay accepts pets. Conditions vary, so check the official site before booking.
How do I get to Wakasa Bay?
About 2 hours by car from Osaka, Kyoto or Nagoya; 15 min from JR Obama Station. A car is essential.