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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The Oda Shrine annual festival will take place on May 11. The offerings include the King’s Dance, shishi-mai (lion dance), and the unique “Sosso.”
Oda Shrine Annual Festival
Date: Sunday, May 11
Location: Oda Shrine, 97-6 Sata, Mihama Town
The King’s Dance at Oda Shrine, featuring the laugh-inducing “Sosso”
https://www.view-wakasamihama.jp/trip-07-01...
Although the King’s Dance is said to be offered around 4:00 p.m., the timing often shifts because of shrine rituals. Even if you only want to see the King’s Dance, we recommend arriving at Oda Shrine by early afternoon and keeping your evening free.
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The Yamimi Shrine Annual Festival, which was traditionally held on May 1 each year, will from this year hold only the main ceremony on May 1, while the offering of meals, the heigomukae ritual, the great gohei pressing, the King’s Dance, the lion dance, and other dedication events will take place on May 4. Please be aware of this change in schedule.
Yamimi Shrine Annual Festival
Thursday, May 1
Main ceremony
Sunday, May 4 (national holiday)
Offering of meals, heigomukae ritual, great gohei pressing, King’s Dance, lion dance, and other dedication events
Note: The dates and times for events such as the King’s Dance and the lion dance are posted on the Yamimi Shrine website linked below, but because these are sacred rituals their timing often shifts. Even if you only wish to see the King’s Dance, we recommend waiting at Yamimi Shrine from early afternoon and keeping your schedule free through the late evening.
http://www1.kl.mmnet-ai.ne.jp/~mimi-jinjya/...
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We will hold the energy workshop “Exciting Hot Air Balloons” on Sunday, May 18. Hot air balloons floating high in the sky—learn their secrets through experiments and videos. There will also be mini hot air balloons and a solar-heated balloon experience. Adults are very welcome to attend alone!
Energy Workshop “Exciting Hot Air Balloons”
Date and Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Mihama Town Energy and Environmental Education Experience Center Kiipas, 2nd floor, Experiment Room
Capacity: 7 groups (first-come, first-served)
Admission: Free (regular museum admission fee applies)
https://www.town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp/site/kiipasu/13999.html...
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The Kuniyoshi Castle Festival of Reiwa 7 will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, a public holiday. Spend the final day of Golden Week immersed in the Sengoku era!!
Reiwa 7 Kuniyoshi Castle Festival
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 6th, Reiwa 7, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (held rain or shine)
Venue: Around the Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum and Tokusho‑ji Temple
Address: 25-2 Sagaki, Mihama Town, Mikata-gun, Fukui Prefecture
Stage Events
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM Shinpu (Eisa drumming)
10:10 AM Kazone (ocarina)
10:50 AM Bubu no Hoshi-tachi (guitar singer-songwriter)
11:30 AM Mihama Jazz Orchestra
12:30 PM Kyoto / Nagaoka‑kyo Hospitality Samurai Corps Tsutsuji
2:00 PM Historical Tales (short stories)
3:00 PM Closing Ceremony
Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Walk
First tour 10:00 AM, second tour 11:00 AM
Shojin ryori (Tokusho‑ji Temple)
Armor experience (free)
Castle stamp calligraphy by descendants of the castle lord
Myu Workshop (dejima script calligraphy experience)
Kuniyoshi Association, Nakanishi Confectionery (Nankoufuroku Manju) goods for sale
Food stall village
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On Saturday, April 5th, the annual Mikata Five Lakes Opening, marking the start of the tourist season, took place at Rainbow Line Summit Park and Mihama Town Lake Center, where participants prayed for prosperity and safety.
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Berry Biyori Event Announcement
A collaborative event will be held between Mihama Town’s roadside station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori and the adjacent Wakasa Mihama HAMABERRY – Ichigo no Sato Mihama.
From Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 20, we have planned various activities including serving strawberry items at the Hamabiyori shop and setting up strawberry photo spots.
Berry Biyori
Period: Saturday, April 12, 2025 – Sunday, April 20, 2025
Location: Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori
Details: April 12 (Saturday) – April 20 (Sunday)
・Receive a Hamaberry gift when using the daycare service
・Strawberry menu items available at the Hamabiyori shop
・Strawberry photo spots installed
April 19 (Saturday) – April 20 (Sunday)
・Hamaberry strawberry sampling
・Hamaberry parfait workshop
・Original printed T-shirt workshop
April 20 (Sunday)
・Hamaberry bingo tournament
For more details, please visit the Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori website.
https://hamabiyori.com//
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The annual grand festival of Unabishi Shrine will take place on April 8th.
The Ono Mai (King’s Dance), designated as a Nationally Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is scheduled to be performed around noon.
※The time may change, so please arrive early.
※Unabishi Shrine is located in Wakasa Town, and the shrine parishioner villages span both Mihama Town and Wakasa Town.
https://wakasa-mihama.jp/spot/%E5%AE%87%E6%B3%A2%E8%A5%BF%E7%A5%9E%E7%A4%BE%E7%8E%8B%E3%81%AE%E8%88%9E/...
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Gokoichi Bus service for sightseeing in the Mikata Five Lakes area (Service expected to start in late April 2025)
We are planning to run the Gokoichi Bus, a route bus to the Mikata Five Lakes from Tsuruga Station and Mihama Station and other locations again this year.
(Detailed information to be announced after mid-April)
[Service start] Saturday, April 26, 2025 (planned)
*The schedule is subject to change.
The service start date and timetable will be announced after mid-April.
[Number of services] Six trips per day
Contact
Reinan Promotion Bureau, Reinan Project Promotion Office
TEL: 0770-56-2212
FAX: 0770-56-2296
https://www.pref.fukui.lg.jp/doc/013440/202504gokoici-bus.html...
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Goko Cafe will open on Saturday, March 1, 2025!
The cafe inside Mihama Town Lake Center will reopen under the new name Goko Cafe. Enjoy it while waiting for the sightseeing boat or during a quiet afternoon break.
Goko Cafe
Location: Mihama Town Lake Center (24-4-1 Hayase, Mihama Town)
Hours: 9:00–16:00
Closed: Every Wednesday
Inquiries: 0770-32-5144 (Mihama Town Silver Human Resources Center)
For boat reservations, please contact Mihama Town Lake Center at 0770-47-5960.
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On Thursday, March 20, 2025 (a public holiday), "EneKura: Learn About Electricity While Playing" will be held at the Kansai Electric Power Mihama Nuclear PR Center.
"EneKura" adds the concept of energy to Minecraft. Why not build the ideal town all the children imagine?
EneKura Energy × Minecraft
Learn About Electricity While Playing
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 (public holiday)
Venue: Kansai Electric Power Mihama Nuclear PR Center (Mihama Town, Nyu)
How to participate: Advance reservation required by March 19.
Reservation method: Call the Kansai Electric Power Mihama Nuclear PR Center at 0770-39-1210 to reserve.
https://www.iyashistudio.com/about...
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