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Nature Spots in Tsuruga / Mikata Five Lakes Area

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  • Mikata-goko (Five Lakes of Mikata)
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    Fukui Prefecture Mikata-gun Mihama-cho/Wakasa cho
    Mikata-goko (Five Lakes of Mikata) in Mikatakaminaka County is a collective name for five lakes: Lake Mikata, Lake Suigetsu, Lake Suga, Lake Kugushi, and Lake Hiruga. Due to differences in depth and salinity, each lake is a slightly different color on its surface, and they form magical scenery. Rainbow Line Summit Park is known as a viewing point for overlooking all the five lakes.
    Mikata-goko (Five Lakes of Mikata) image
  • Kehi no Matsubara
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    Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Matsushimachou
    With roughly 17,000 red and black pine trees, Kehi no Matsubara (a pine covered area, near the seashore) is a famous location and one of Japan’s Top 3 Pine Forests, along with Miho no Matsubara and Niji no Matsubara. It is about 400,000 squre meters and 1.5 kilometers in length, and provide strong contrasts with the white sand and blue-green pines. It is also open as a bathing area in summer, and since there is a good pathway, so you can take a stroll and enjoy the scenery. Approximately 13 minutes by car via Tsuruga Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
    Kehi no Matsubara image
  • Uriwari Waterfall
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    Fukui Pref. Mikatakaminakagunwakasachou Tentokuji 37-1-3
    The Uriwari Waterfall is named for the fact that the water that springs from the rocks in the mountains here is cold enough to split a gourd, even in summer. The multiple ground layers act as a natural filter, creating mineral water with high purity filtered through many months. It is water beloved by many and one of the top springs in Japan’s 100 Best Springs. Flowers bloom in all four seasons around the arbor, with the beautiful hydrangeas of June being particularly intoxicating. About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kaminaka Station.
    Uriwari Waterfall image
  • Mizushima Island
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    Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Myoujinchou Water island
    Mizushima Island, which is famous for its pristine sea-water and white sand, is a small, uninhabited island located near the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula. During the period when the water is suitable for sea-bathing (from early July to late August), there are ferries operating every day that take visitors out to the Island. As Mizushima Island is surrounded by sandbanks and reefs, it is recommended that visitors wear appropriate footwear, such as beach shoes.
    Mizushima Island image
  • Irogahama Beach
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    Fukui Prefecture Tsuruga City Shiorigahama
    Facing Tsuruga Bay, this beach is famous for its crystal-clear water quality and beautiful white sand. It is also known that Matsuo Basho composed a haiku in praise of the scenery. As a swimming beach, it is popular as well.
  • Uninhabited Island (Mizushima)
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    Fukui Tsuruga-shi Irogahama
    Mizushima, an uninhabited island floating in Tsuruga Bay near the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, is known for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful white beaches. During the summer beach season ferries run from Irogahama and Urasoko to Mizushima and the beaches are packed with bathers.
    Uninhabited Island (Mizushima) image
  • Mt.Gyoichi
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Nagahama-shi Yogocho
  • Mihamanoneagarinomatugun
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Pref. Mikatagunmihamachou Nyu
  • Mt.Kumodani
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui
  • Mt.Nosaka
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui
  • Lake Kugushi
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho Kugushi
  • Lake Suigetsu
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho
  • Lake Sugako
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Kiyama
  • Lake Hiruga
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho Hiruga
  • Lake Mikata
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Torihama
  • Mt.Sanjusangen
    Travel / Tourism
    Shiga Takashima-shi
  • Kurami Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho
  • Mt.Yahazu
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho
  • Notomatadani
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho
  • Awagaradani
    Travel / Tourism
    Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho
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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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