{"id":29470,"date":"2017-08-27T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-08-26T23:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=29470"},"modified":"2024-11-25T22:22:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:22:45","slug":"blue-flag-beach-near-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/blue-flag-beach-near-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"Stunning Beach Close to Kyoto, Listed as BLUE Flag!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that there are only two <strong>Blue Flag beaches<\/strong> in Asia? And that <strong>both of them are in Japan?<\/strong> No!? Well neither did I until I heard about <strong>Asia&#8217;s first Blue Flag Beach<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Wakasa Wada Beach,<\/strong> in <strong>Wakasa Takahama!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Wakasa Takahama? Where is that? <strong>Okinawa?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>No! It&#8217;s <strong>near Kyoto,<\/strong> less than two hours away!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Introducing Wakasa Wada Beach: Asia&#8217;s First Blue Flag Beach!<\/h2>\n<p>Along the <strong>Sea <\/strong><strong>of Japan <\/strong>and <strong>north of Kyoto<\/strong> in <strong>Fukui Prefecture <\/strong>(Hokuriku Region) is <strong>Wakasa Wada beach.<\/strong> A stunning beach with turquoise water, <strong>mountain views<\/strong> and one of <strong>Japan&#8217;s Top 100 sunsets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29623 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110012\/IMG_6420-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Wada Beach in Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110012\/IMG_6420-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110012\/IMG_6420-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110012\/IMG_6420-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110012\/IMG_6420.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As well as offering lavender-coloured sunsets and turquoise shores, this beach offers plenty of things to do too. Including <strong>BBQ<\/strong> areas, scenic <strong>cycling<\/strong> <strong>routes<\/strong> and<strong> various water sport activities!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What is a &#8220;Blue Flag&#8221; Beach?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"THE PROUD OF WAKASA WADA BEACH\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8BdHlKt6dZ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blueflag.global\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Blue Flag beach award<\/strong><\/a> is <strong>commonly considered to be the highest standard <\/strong>for any beach to achieve. Although, contrary to popular belief, this award isn&#8217;t granted to beaches just for fantastic water quality alone. Oh, no, no, no! In fact, there are are 33 target criteria within four topics that beaches are rated on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmental Education and Information<\/li>\n<li>Water Quality<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Management<\/li>\n<li>Safety and Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means, that the Wakasa Wada area is not only beautiful. It&#8217;s safe. It&#8217;s accessible for all shapes, ages and sizes. It&#8217;s easy to navigate. And it&#8217;s well looked-after &#8211; not just for visitors &#8211; for the the wildlife and vegetation that calls it home!<\/p>\n<p>The other beach that achieves this level in Japan is <strong>Kamakura beach <\/strong>(south of Tokyo), but, having been to both <strong>Okinawa<\/strong> and <strong>Kamakura,<\/strong> there is something about <strong>Wakasa<\/strong> <strong>Wada,<\/strong> along with its neighbouring beaches (yes there are more!) that really sets it apart&#8230;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29625\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29625\" class=\"wp-image-29625 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6444-500x357.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Wada Beach: Lavender Sunset\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6444-500x357.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6444-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6444.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wakasa Wada Beach: Lavender-coloured Sunset<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Beaches of Waksasa Takahama<\/h2>\n<p>There are <strong>eight beaches<\/strong> in the <strong>Wakasa Takahama<\/strong> area: <strong>Wadahama <\/strong>(aka &#8220;Wakasa Wada&#8221;),<strong> Shirahama<\/strong>,<strong> Toriihama<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong><strong>Shiroyama<\/strong>,<strong> Wakamiya<\/strong>,<strong> Hamanasu Park<\/strong>,<strong> Ebisuhama<\/strong> and<strong> Nabae.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this post I will be reviewing the four most popular ones, which are<strong> Wakasa Wada<\/strong>,<strong> Shirahama<\/strong>,<strong> Toriihama <\/strong>and<strong> Shoriyama<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>all of<strong> <\/strong>which are<strong> <\/strong>connected via a <strong>cycling\/walking route<\/strong> spanning around 4 km.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29620\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29620\" class=\"wp-image-29620 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105944\/IMG_6378-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Cycling From Shirahama Beach to Wakasa Wada Beach\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105944\/IMG_6378-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105944\/IMG_6378-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105944\/IMG_6378-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105944\/IMG_6378.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling From Shirahama Beach to Wakasa Wada Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Shiroyama Beach<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shiroyama Beach<\/strong> is the most-westerly beach. A popular area for <strong>BBQs<\/strong> and <strong>camping<\/strong>; it&#8217;s a great place for <strong>families with young children<\/strong> to play, thanks to the perfectly trimmed grass which covers the area between <strong>the cave<\/strong> and <strong>the beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29618\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/img_6358\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29618\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29618\" class=\"wp-image-29618 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112137\/IMG_6358-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Shiroyama Beach, Meikyodo Cave: An Icon for the Town\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112137\/IMG_6358-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112137\/IMG_6358-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112137\/IMG_6358-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112137\/IMG_6358.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiroyama Beach, Meikyodo Cave: An Icon for the Town<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29575\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/img_6360\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29575\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29575\" class=\"wp-image-29575 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111343\/IMG_6360-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Shirayama Beach\/Park: Camping and BBQ Areas\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111343\/IMG_6360-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111343\/IMG_6360-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111343\/IMG_6360-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111343\/IMG_6360.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shirayama Beach\/Park: Camping and BBQ Areas<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Toriihama Beach and Shirahama Beach<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Toriihama<\/strong> and <strong>Shirahama Beach<\/strong> seem to merge together effortlessly. Although these beaches are not designated as Blue Flags, they are still gorgeous places to hang out! Further back from the shore there are beach huts selling reasonably-priced food and drinks, and also plenty of restrooms. Around this area you will probably see <strong>paddle boarders<\/strong> and <strong>kayakers,<\/strong> as there are designated courses run around here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29574\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29574\" class=\"wp-image-29574 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111330\/IMG_6354-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Toriihama Beach, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111330\/IMG_6354-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111330\/IMG_6354-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111330\/IMG_6354-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111330\/IMG_6354.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Toriihama Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29587\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/olympus-digital-camera-111\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29587\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29587\" class=\"wp-image-29587 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111554\/P8040080-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Toriihama Beach: Paddle Boarding\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111554\/P8040080-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111554\/P8040080-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111554\/P8040080.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Toriihama Beach: Paddle Boarding<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29617\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29617\" class=\"wp-image-29617 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112124\/IMG_6353-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Shirahama Beach, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112124\/IMG_6353-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112124\/IMG_6353-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112124\/IMG_6353-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112124\/IMG_6353.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shirahama Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29611\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29611\" class=\"wp-image-29611 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110551\/IMG_1115-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Shirahama Beach, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110551\/IMG_1115-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110551\/IMG_1115-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110551\/IMG_1115.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shirahama Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Wakasa Wada Beach<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps unsurprisingly, <strong>Wakasa Wada Beach<\/strong> seemed to the the most popular of these beaches. As I understand more about the standards for Blue Flag beaches now, this was probably not just because of the gorgeous scenery or the incredible water quality, but also due to the many <strong>convenient facilities<\/strong> that are available along the beach stretch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29621\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29621\" class=\"wp-image-29621 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105958\/IMG_6385-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"The stunning beach close to Kyoto\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105958\/IMG_6385-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105958\/IMG_6385-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105958\/IMG_6385-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105958\/IMG_6385.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Sand Replica of the Hill?<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29577\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29577\" class=\"wp-image-29577 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111410\/IMG_6379-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Wada: Fun in the Sea of Japan\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111410\/IMG_6379-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111410\/IMG_6379-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111410\/IMG_6379-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111410\/IMG_6379.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wakasa Wada: Fun in the Sea of Japan<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29580\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/img_6415\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29580\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29580\" class=\"wp-image-29580 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111449\/IMG_6415-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Wada Sunset\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111449\/IMG_6415-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111449\/IMG_6415-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111449\/IMG_6415-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111449\/IMG_6415.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wakasa Wada Sunset<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How to Enjoy the Beach in Japan<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoying the beach in Japan is similar to enjoying the beach in any other country but of course &#8211; there are some twists! Here is the lowdown on <strong>how to enjoy the beach in Japan<\/strong>, and even more specifically, <strong>Wakasa Takahama.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29610\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29610\" class=\"wp-image-29610 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112002\/IMG_6414-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Wada: Beach Huts\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112002\/IMG_6414-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112002\/IMG_6414-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112002\/IMG_6414-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112002\/IMG_6414.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wakasa Wada: Beach Huts<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Beach Huts: Showers, Lockers, Food and Drink<\/h3>\n<p>Scattered along the beach from east-to-west are numerous <strong>beach huts.<\/strong> Within these, not only will you find <strong>food, drinks<\/strong> and the Japanese summer favourite &#8211; <strong>shaved ice,<\/strong> but also <strong>restrooms, lockers<\/strong> and <strong>showers.<\/strong> With Wakasa Takahama being such a hidden gem, some of the signage may only be in Japanese so here are some useful words for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Women:\u5973<\/strong> (onna)  <strong>Men:<\/strong> <strong>\u7537<\/strong> (otoko)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shaved ice: \u304b\u304d\u6c37<\/strong> (kakigori), popular flavours are<strong> matcha tea: \u62b9\u8336 (matcha), pineapple: \u30d1\u30a4\u30f3<\/strong>(pine)<strong>, mango: \u30de\u30f3\u30b4<\/strong> and<strong> strawberry: \u3044\u3061\u3054<\/strong> (ichigo).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shower: \u30b7\u30e3\u30ef\u30fc<\/strong> (shawa)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilet: \u30c8\u30a4\u30ec<\/strong>(toire)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29615 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112057\/IMG_6341-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"The beach house at Wakasa Wada Beach\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112057\/IMG_6341-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112057\/IMG_6341-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112057\/IMG_6341-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112057\/IMG_6341.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29614\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/img_6336\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29614\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29614\" class=\"wp-image-29614 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112041\/IMG_6336-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"Macha Shaved Ice!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112041\/IMG_6336-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112041\/IMG_6336-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112041\/IMG_6336-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112041\/IMG_6336.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matcha Shaved Ice!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/img_6329\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29612\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29612 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112015\/IMG_6329-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"The locker at the beach house, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112015\/IMG_6329-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112015\/IMG_6329-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112015\/IMG_6329-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26112015\/IMG_6329.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Beach Equipment<\/h3>\n<p>To make your stay even more enjoyable You can <strong>rent parasols,<\/strong> a <strong>BBQ<\/strong> and various <strong>beach equipment<\/strong> for full or half days! If you&#8217;ve forgotten your beach wear,  then there are <strong>stores<\/strong> around the town which <strong>stock anything you may need,<\/strong> from <strong>inflatable dolphins<\/strong> to <strong>bikinis.<\/strong> Even some of the <strong>convenience stores<\/strong> (e.g. Yamazaki) <strong>sell clothes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>What to Bring<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Swimwear<\/strong> e.g. swimming costume, bikini, shorts etc. You may notice that some people prefer to avoid the sun so they cover up, but it&#8217;s totally up to you!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Towels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun block<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunglasses\/sun hat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Change<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>clothes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair conditioner<\/strong> and <strong>skin moisturiser.<\/strong> The sea and sun can take its toll on your body. Most places will have shampoo\/body soap but no conditioner\/moisturiser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Need More Information?<\/h2>\n<p>Located inside the train station to the right (just after the ticket counter) is the <strong>Wakasa Takahama Tourist<\/strong> <strong>Association.<\/strong> From there you can collect a <strong>rental bicycle,<\/strong> book <strong>water sports<\/strong> or just say hello! The friendly staff can also help you to find <strong>accommodation<\/strong> at a local ryokan or minshuku (types of Japanese inns), or give you more information about any of <strong>Wakasa<\/strong> <strong>Takahama&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>eight beaches<\/strong>. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:info@wakasa-takahama.jp\">info@wakasa-takahama.jp<\/a> or visit the website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wakasa-takahama.jp\">www.wakasa-takahama.jp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Access<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve done <strong>another post all about how to get to Wakasa Takahama from Kyoto, Osaka, Kanazawa and Tokyo<\/strong>, for full info, please check that out! If you are <strong>a foreign visitor to Japan<\/strong>, it may be worth getting a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/japanrailpass.net\">JR Pass<\/a> (Japan Rail Pass)<\/strong> for your Japanese expedition! If you are planning to travel from Tokyo, then a JR Pass would cover your cost to and from Wakasa Takahama, and then some!<\/p>\n<h3>Access from Kyoto<\/h3>\n<h4>By Train<\/h4>\n<div>From <strong>Kyoto Station,<\/strong> take the JR Maizuru Line to <strong>Higashi-Maizuru,<\/strong> then the JR Obama Line to <strong>Wakasa<\/strong> Takahama. Duration: approx. 2 hours, cost: approx. 4,400 yen.<\/div>\n<h4>By Car<\/h4>\n<div><strong>Rental cars<\/strong> are available <strong>from Kyoto Station<\/strong> from around 6,000 yen per day.<\/div>\n<div>Take the <strong>Kyoto-jukan Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Ayabe Junction<\/strong> and then the <strong>Maizuru-wakasa<\/strong> <strong>Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Wakasa<\/strong> <strong>Takahama.<\/strong> Duration: approx. 2 hours, distance: approx. 110 km. Please note that this route has tolls!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Access from Kanazawa<\/h3>\n<h4>By Train<\/h4>\n<div>From <strong>Kanazawa<\/strong> <strong>Station,<\/strong> take the JR Thunderbird or Shirasagi Limited Express train to <strong>Tsuruga,<\/strong> then the JR Obama Line to <strong>Wakasa Takahama.<\/strong> Duration: approx. 3 hours, cost: approx. 6,200 yen.<\/div>\n<h4>By Car<\/h4>\n<div><strong>Rental cars<\/strong> are available in <strong>Kanazawa<\/strong> from around 6,000 yen per day.<\/div>\n<div>Take the <strong>Hokuriku<\/strong> <strong>Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Tsuruga<\/strong> <strong>Junction<\/strong> and then the <strong>Maizuru-wakasa Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Wakasa Takahama.<\/strong> Duration: approx. 2h 30 minutes, distance: approx. 200 km. Please note that this route has tolls!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Access from Tokyo<\/h3>\n<h4>By Train<\/h4>\n<div>From <strong>Tokyo Station,<\/strong> take the <strong>Shinkansen<\/strong> (bullet train) to <strong>Maibara<\/strong> then the Limited Express Shirasagi to <strong>Tsuruga<\/strong> and finally the Obama Line to <strong>Wakasa Takahama.<\/strong> Duration: approx. 5 hours, cost: approx. 15,000 yen.<\/div>\n<h4>By Car<\/h4>\n<div><strong>Rental cars<\/strong> are available across <strong>Tokyo,<\/strong> but the best deals for foreign visitors are usually found at either Haneda or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.narita-airport.jp\/en\/\">Narita <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.narita-airport.jp\/en\/\">Airport<\/a>. Prices start at around 5,000 yen per day for the smallest class. Take the <strong>Tomei\u3000<\/strong><strong>Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Maibara Junction,<\/strong> then the <strong>Hokuriku<\/strong> <strong>Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Tsuruga<\/strong> <strong>Junction<\/strong> and then the <strong>Maizuru-wakasa Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Wakasa Takahama.<\/strong> then take <strong>Wakasa Takahama.<\/strong> Duration: approx. 7 hour, distance: approx. 600 km. Please note that most routes from Tokyo will have tolls!<\/div>\n[cft format=0]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association Did you know that there are only two Blue Flag beaches in Asia? 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