Mihama Town, Mikata District, Fukui Prefecture, is a fascinates for tourists who visit the magnificent natural scenery facing the Sea of Japan and the many Specialty Products that can only be experienced here.
With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to the neighboring city of Tsuruga, access from the Kanto region has become very smooth.
One of the most popular tourist spots in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, "Mikata Five Lakes" allows you to enjoy the charm of the Mikata Five Lakes from different perspectives, from the sky (rainbow line), from the lake surface (battery-propelled sightseeing boat), and from the lake circumference (Cycling)!
We will send out sightseeing Recommendations on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!
With the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to the neighboring city of Tsuruga, access from the Kanto region has become very smooth.
One of the most popular tourist spots in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, "Mikata Five Lakes" allows you to enjoy the charm of the Mikata Five Lakes from different perspectives, from the sky (rainbow line), from the lake surface (battery-propelled sightseeing boat), and from the lake circumference (Cycling)!
We will send out sightseeing Recommendations on COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!
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Events around GW (April 29 - May 11) Part 2
Children's Kabuki in Hayase (May 3)
In Hayase, Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, there is a tradition of "Children's Kabuki" performed by elementary school boys that has been passed down for about 150 years. It is said to have originated during the Edo period when cholera spread in Hayase, leading to the offering of Children's Kabuki at local temples and shrines to calm the disease. The head priest of Zuirinji at that time received a divine message stating, "The epidemic is a curse from gods and buddhas; therefore, offer Children's Kabuki to the temples and shrines." The villagers promptly constructed a float for the offering and on May 8 of the following year, they paraded the float to Hiyoshi Shrine, Zuirinji, and Jomoji, offering Children's Kabuki. As the epidemic subsided, this day became the grand festival of Hiyoshi Shrine, and the tradition of Children's Kabuki has been preserved and offered ever since (it is currently held on May 3).
Children's Kabuki in Hayase
Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: Starting around 8 AM.
Location: Hayase, Mihama Town
Offered in front of Hiyoshi Shrine and Zuirinji
*After offering Children's Kabuki in front of Hiyoshi Shrine, the float will be moved to Zuirinji for another performance. The exact timing will depend on the situation, so we cannot provide a fixed time. If you wish to see Children's Kabuki, please keep your schedule open throughout the morning.
https://www.view-wakasamihama.jp/trip-03-02...
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02. 地域の絆をつなぐ「子供歌舞伎」 | 早瀬エリア | 若狭みはま | 秘密にしたい、景色がある。 | 福井県美浜町
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Events around Golden Week (April 29 - May 11)
Kōdōdantsutsuji Festival (May 3 - 5)
At the "Mori to Kurasu Donguri Club" in Shinjo, Mihama Town, we cultivate the native "Kōdōdantsutsuji" (red azalea) that grows in the mountains of Mihama. During Golden Week, we will hold our annual sales event, the "Kōdōdantsutsuji Festival."
Kōdōdantsutsuji Festival
Date: May 3 (Sunday) - 5 (Tuesday), 2026
Location: Mori to Kurasu Donguri Club
182-1-1 Shinjo, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture
Phone: 0770-32-3330
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Around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum, the white iris flowers are in full bloom.
They have started to bloom a bit earlier than usual. Typically, we mention that the best viewing time is during Golden Week, but it’s a bit uncertain until the Kuniyoshi Castle Festival on May 5th.
This weekend (April 25-26), the weather is nice, so it’s a great time to see them.
Location: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (until the end of March)
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (from April)
Closed: Every Monday (the following day if it's a holiday)
Address: 25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture
Phone: 0770-32-0050
Admission fee: 100 yen for adults, 50 yen for children (junior high school students and below)
*Group discount for 20 or more people.
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On May 5th, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday), the "Kuniyoshi Castle Festival 2026" will be held around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum. Experience the Warring States period at this impregnable castle, where Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu entered. It's a fun event for both adults and children!
Date: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Venue: Around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi History Museum and Tokusho-ji Temple (25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture)
Admission: Free
Rain Policy: The event will proceed in rain (the stage venue may change partially to "Tokusho-ji" in case of rain).
Access: 5 minutes by car from the Wakasa Mihama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
(Free parking available for about 220 cars; please follow the directions of the staff)
About 3 kilometers from Mihama Station (approximately 20 minutes by rental bicycle)
Contact: 050-5235-2185 (Please note there was an error in the phone number on the pamphlet.)
Schedule
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM Kunimoto Matchlock Gun Research Association (Special venue)
10:05 AM Sakurai To
10:40 AM Kazane (Ocarina)
11:10 AM Sanshin Group Shinpu Eisa
11:40 AM Mihama Jazz Orchestra
12:15 PM Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji
12:50 PM Bubu no Hoshitachi (Guitar performance)
1:20 PM Sunflower (Guitar performance)
2:00 PM Historical Stories
3:00 PM Closing Declaration
*Please note that the content and schedule may change without notice due to various circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
Merchandise Sales
Kyoto-Nagaokakyo Omotenashi Bushotai Tsutsuji
Sakurai To
Kuniyoshi Association
Mini Festival
Ring toss, Super Ball scooping, etc.
Play, learn, and experience the Warring States period!
Handwritten castle seals by descendants of the castle lord
Location: Special booth in front of the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum
Cost: 1,000 yen per sheet
Numbered tickets: Distribution starts at 9:00 AM
Event Time: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Walk (Hiking) *Rain or shine
Location: In front of the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum
Departure: 10:00 AM (Expected to finish around 11:30 AM)
Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
Capacity: 50 people (First-come, first-served on the day)
Historical Stories (1st Kuniyoshi Castle History Lecture for 2026)
Location: Special stage for the Kuniyoshi Castle Festival
Event Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Armor Experience *Canceled in case of rain
Available all day
Cost: Free
Location: Learning room of the museum
Target: From children to adults
Delicious Food Market (Limited items available)
Vendor List: Mahana Table, Brick House, Momonji, Tsuru to Kame, YuuViva, Nakanishi Seika, Coffee Shop Hygge, Mihama Town Social Welfare Council, Kuniyoshi Association, Funatako
Tokusho-ji (Indoor Rest Area)
Authentic vegetarian cuisine (from 10:00 AM)
Temple CAFE (from 10:00 AM)
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The “Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes,” which began at the end of March, is at about 80% bloom as of April 3. The coming weekend will be the peak, so please come if you have time.
Please use the Mihama Town Kitasaigo Community Center Parking and Mihama Town Lake Center Parking.
A glittering night at Wakasa Bay’s scenic Mikata Five Lakes—“Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes” debuts!
Following last autumn’s well-received “Waves of Light Project in Shoishohama” at Shoishohama Beach, Mihama Town in Fukui Prefecture presents a new nighttime light art event that will illuminate Mikata Five Lakes: the “Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes.”
Shifting the light art stage from the sea (Shoishohama Beach) to the lakes (Mikata Five Lakes), we will create a dreamlike atmosphere over the night-time lakes. Enjoy the beautiful pairing of shimmering night cherry blossoms and the lakes.
Event Overview
Event Name
Yoi no Sakura Project in Mikata Five Lakes
Dates and Times
Late March to early April (from cherry blossom blooming until the event ends)
6:00 PM–8:00 PM (admission free)
Venues
In front of Mihama Town Lake Center and Mt. Takeyama Trailhead
Hokusaisato Community Center
Main Features
Cherry blossom light-ups
• Cherry trees at the Mt. Takeyama trailhead
• Cherry trees at Hokusaisato Community Center
Ground-level light decorations
• Footlights
(on the lawn plaza at Hokusaisato Community Center)
• Illuminations
(along the lakeside road of Lake Kugushi)
Notes
Some areas have little lighting. For safety, we recommend bringing a flashlight. Parking is limited, so please be considerate and share spaces. The event may be canceled without notice due to weather or other circumstances. We cannot accept responsibility for accidents, theft, or other incidents in parking areas, on-site, or while viewing the event.
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In 2026, the Gokoichi Bus will continue to run, departing from and arriving at Tsuruga Station and Mihama Station and circling the Mikata Five Lakes.
[Service Period]
The service operates on weekends and public holidays only from Saturday, April 4, 2026, through Sunday, December 6, 2026.
*The bus will also run on some weekdays (Thursday, April 30; Friday, May 1; Thursday, May 7; Friday, May 8; Monday, August 10; Monday, November 2).
[Route]
Departing from either Tsuruga Station or Mihama Station, the route calls at sightseeing spots such as Mihama Town Lake Center, Rainbow Line Summit Park, and Jomon Roman Park, and stops at Mikata Station before returning to Tsuruga Station or Mihama Station.
Please see the bus timetable for details.
*Seat reservations are not available.
[Inquiries about buses and service status]
Fukui Railway Reinoku Office TEL 0778-21-0712
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A 200,000-year-old guide to water
The Mikata Five Lakes Nature Cruise website has been renewed!
https://mihama-lakecenter.com//
It is now easier to check the operating status for the day.
Mihama Town Lake Center
Location: 24-4-1 Hayase, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture
Phone: 0770-47-5960
Closed: Wednesdays (the following day if a public holiday)
Year-end and New Year holidays: December 29 to January 3
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三方五湖ネイチャクルーズ
福井県美浜町・三方五湖の観光なら「三方五湖ネイチャークルーズ」。日本初の電池推進遊覧船で静寂な湖と野鳥の息吹を体感。地元出身の専属ガイドが方言を交えて歴史や自然を楽しく案内。レインボーライン・はまびよりから車で約10分。
Rainbow Line Summit Park will be closed for maintenance from Monday, February 2nd through Friday, February 6th. (First Parking Lot will be inaccessible during the closure.)
Prefectural Route Mikata Goko Rainbow Line remains open as usual, with passage hours from 8:00 to 18:00. Please note that these hours may change due to snow.
Also, from Saturday, February 7th through Tuesday, February 10th, the lifts will be under construction and only the cable car will operate.
https://mikatagoko.com/%e2%9d%84%e3%83%a1%e3%83%b3%e3%83%86%e3%83%8a%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b9%e4%bc%91%e6%a5%ad%e3%81%ae%e3%81%8a%e7%9f%a5%e3%82%89%e3%81%9b%e2%9d%84/...
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ページが見つかりませんでした – 福井 レインボーライン
The date for the 38th Mihama – Hiroshi Itsuki Hometown Marathon has been set for Sunday, May 10, 2026!
The entry period runs from Friday, January 23, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026, and entries can be made via RUNNET.
Come run along Mihama’s scenic coastline with us!
https://runnet.jp/entry/runtes/user/pc/competitionDetailAction.do?raceId=384754&div=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawPehm9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedoA4TNSq52SiHq1HQuIK2-sJQ59q-7W5z3yN16pmOl0lkanB1N5Stz8iZGQ_aem_M8l00ZEtb8aJGkY8PyQd6Q...
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第38回美浜・五木ひろしふるさとマラソン
当日はゲストランナーとして小林祐梨子さん、ゲストウォーカーとしてレギュラーのお二人が参加予定です。※五木ひろしさんはスケジュールの都合上参加されません。
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Happy New Year. I look forward to your continued support this year.
This year’s NHK taiga drama, “The Toyotomi Brothers!”, has begun, and it feels like another castle boom is on the horizon.
The Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum will open its Winter 2025 Special Exhibition, “The Toyotomi Brothers and Mihama – The Truth of the Retreat at Kanagasaki,” from Saturday, January 10.
This exhibition highlights the Echizen invasion when the three great leaders Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu all gathered at Kuniyoshi Castle, and it focuses on “the retreat at Kanagasaki,” which launched Hideyoshi’s rise to prominence.
Also, a New Year limited edition of the castle seal is on sale through the end of January. Please take this opportunity to visit the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum.
The Toyotomi Brothers and Mihama – The Truth of the Retreat at Kanagasaki
Period: Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
Location: Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum
Opening hours: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM (through March); 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (from April)
Closed: Every Monday (the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture
Phone: 0770-32-0050
Admission: Adults 100 yen; Children 50 yen (junior high school age and under)
Note: Group discount for 20 or more people
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