Obama, Fukui
60min

An Ancient Port Town

The coastal town of Obama once served as a seaport, supplying the old capital Kyoto with goods from mainland Asia and seafood, such as its primary catch, saba (mackerel), leading to the moniker "the Mackerel Road." Experience Obama, where cultural traditions thrive, through its celebrated Wakasanuri lacquerware, the Myōtsū-ji temple founded in 806, and renowned pressed mackerel sushi in Kumagawa-juku, a post town along the famed Mackerel Road. For the night, enjoy the comfort of a thoughtfully restored townhouse that preserves its traditional architectural charm. This experience was curated in collaboration with the Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs and inspired by the Japan Heritage Story #005 “Wakasa Heritage – Connecting the Sea and Kyoto ~ Imperial food purveyors and the Mackerel Road ~."

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