Coast / Beach Spots in Awara / Sakai Area

  • Mikuni Sunset Beach
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    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichoushuku · U.S.
    Perfect for beach bathing, Mikuni Sunset Beach has good quality water, shallow and wide beaches, and is famous for its beautiful sunset over the ocean. The period from July 25 to August 10th is packed with tons of events, including the Mikuni Fireworks Festival, popular with families. You can rent swimming rings, beach umbrellas, and even boats at the beach stand.

    A small stretch of beach in Mikuni, but well-maintained and kept relatively free of garbage compared to other beaches along the coast. Its very popular in summer, full of sunbathers, swimmers and...

  • Echizen Matsushima Tojinbo
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Sakai Mikunicho Kaji

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Northeast of Kyoto, the ancient Tojinbo Cliffs separate Fukui prefecture from the Sea of Japan in a stretch of land well worth exploring. Water sports and seaside delicacies are available in abundance as the spectacular rugged coastline flattens down into beaches to the west of the prefecture, while inland, Fukui is home to Zen Buddhist temples and historic ruins.

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