{"id":29545,"date":"2017-09-01T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T23:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=29545"},"modified":"2024-11-25T22:22:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:22:45","slug":"access-wakasa-takahama-near-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/access-wakasa-takahama-near-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Nature Destination Near to Kyoto and Kanazawa: How to Get to Wakasa Takahama?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Sponsored by Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29581\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/img_6553\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29581\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29581\" class=\"wp-image-29581 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111503\/IMG_6553-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Meikyodo Cave: A Symbol of Wakasa Takahama, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111503\/IMG_6553-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111503\/IMG_6553-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111503\/IMG_6553-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111503\/IMG_6553.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meikyodo Cave: A Symbol of Wakasa Takahama<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Less than two hours from <strong>Kyoto,<\/strong> and three hours from Kanazawa, is <strong>Wakasa Takahama<\/strong> &#8211;  home to one of only two <em><strong>Blue Flag<\/strong><\/em> beaches in Japan! Unlike Japan&#8217;s other Blue Flag beach though (Kamakura, south of Tokyo), Wakasa Takahama is still relatively unheard of amongst us foreigners. But why is this!? Wakasa Takahama is in <strong>Hokuriku Region<\/strong> (<strong>Fukui Prefecture)<\/strong> on the<strong> main island of Honshu<\/strong>, and has easy access from some of Japan&#8217;s major cities. It&#8217;s also the perfect spot for relaxation and a <strong>traditional Japanese beach vibe,<\/strong> making it completely unique!<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I&#8217;ll be showing you a few of  the <strong>different ways to get to Wakasa Takahama <\/strong>from <strong>Kyoto,<\/strong> <strong>Osaka, Kanazawa,<\/strong> and <strong>Tokyo, <\/strong>as well as useful <strong>driving, train<\/strong> and <strong>local area information<\/strong>. For easy access, <strong>follow the short links<\/strong> below!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1Kyoto\">Access from Kyoto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2Osaka\">Access from Osaka<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3Kanazawa\">Access from Kanazawa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4Tokyo\">Access from Tokyo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5Train\">Useful Train Info<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6Driving\">Useful Driving Info<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7Area\">Wakasa Takahama: Useful Area Info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_29624\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/beach-activity-wakasa-takahama\/img_6421\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29624\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29624\" class=\"wp-image-29624 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105927\/IMG_6421-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Wada: The Blue Flag Beach, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105927\/IMG_6421-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105927\/IMG_6421-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105927\/IMG_6421-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26105927\/IMG_6421.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wakasa Wada: The Beautiful Blue Flag Beach!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a name=\"1Kyoto\"><\/a>Access from Kyoto<\/h2>\n<h3>By Train<\/h3>\n<p>From <strong>Kyoto Station,<\/strong> take the JR Maizuru Line to <strong>Higashi-Maizuru,<\/strong> then the JR Obama Line to <strong>Wakasa Takahama<\/strong>. Duration: approx. 2 hours, cost: approx. 4,400 yen<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>If you are an overseas visitor, then the <strong>Japan Rail Pass<\/strong> (JR Pass) may provide better value for money. The JR Passes which will cover your entire journey from Kyoto are the: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-rail-pass.com\/jr-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JR All Pass<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_wide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai WIDE Pass<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_hiroshima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai Hiroshima Area<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_hiroshima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Pass<\/a> <\/strong>and<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_hokuriku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JR Kansai Area Pass<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/sanyo_sanin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sanyo-San&#8217;in Area Passes<\/a><\/strong> will only cover your travel <strong>up until Sonobe<\/strong>. From there, you can purchase a ticket to Wakasa Takahama from as little as 1,500 yen.<\/p>\n<p>For avid train enthusiasts, be sure to check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hashidate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hashidate<\/a><\/strong> train which is a <strong>fancy train<\/strong> that covers the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as servicing &#8220;<strong>one of Japan&#8217;s scenic three views<\/strong>&#8221; &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amanohashidate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amanohashidate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful train tips<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#5Train\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>By Car<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rental cars<\/strong> are available from Kyoto Station from around 6,000 yen per day.<\/p>\n<p>Take the <strong>Kyoto-jukan Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Ayabe Junction<\/strong> and then the <strong>Maizuru-wakasa Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Wakasa Takahama.<\/strong> Duration: approx. 2 hours, distance: approx. 110 km. Please note that this route has tolls!<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful driving info<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#6Driving\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"2Osaka\"><\/a>Access from Osaka<\/h2>\n<h3>By Train<\/h3>\n<p>From <strong>Osaka Station,<\/strong> take the JR Special Rapid train to <strong>Kyoto,<\/strong> the Maizuru Line to <strong>Higashi-Maizuru<\/strong> and finally the JR Obama Line to <strong>Wakasa Takahama<\/strong>. Duration: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes, cost: approx. 5,100 yen<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>If you are an overseas visitor, then the <strong>Japan Rail Pass<\/strong> (JR Pass) may provide better value for money. The JR Passes which will cover your entire journey from Osaka are the: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-rail-pass.com\/jr-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JR All Pass<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_wide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai WIDE Pass<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_hiroshima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai Hiroshima Area<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_hiroshima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Pass<\/a> <\/strong>and<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_hokuriku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JR Kansai Area Pass<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/sanyo_sanin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sanyo-San&#8217;in Area Passes<\/a><\/strong> will only cover your travel <strong>up until Sonobe<\/strong>, from there, you can purchase a ticket to Wakasa Takahama from as little as 1,500 yen.<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful train tips<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#5Train\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>By Car<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rental cars<\/strong> are available from Osaka Station from around 6,000 yen per day.<\/p>\n<p>Take the <b>Chogoku Expressway<\/b> to <strong>Yokawa Junction<\/strong> and then the <strong>Maizuru-wakasa Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Wakasa Takahama<\/strong>. Duration: approx. 2 hours, distance: approx. 150 km. Please note that this route has tolls!<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful driving info<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#6Driving\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"3Kanazawa\"><\/a>Access from Kanazawa<\/h2>\n<h3>By Train<\/h3>\n<p>From<strong> Kanazawa 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<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>If you are an overseas visitor, then the <strong>Japan Rail Pass<\/strong> (JR Pass) may provide better value for money. Both the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-rail-pass.com\/jr-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JR All Pass<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/kansai_hokuriku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai-Hokuriku Area Pass<\/a> <\/strong>will cover your entire journey. Alternatively, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westjr.co.jp\/global\/en\/ticket\/pass\/hokuriku\/area-hokuriku.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hokuriku Pass<\/strong><\/a> will cover your travel <strong>up until Obama<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>from there, you can purchase a ticket to Wakasa Takahama for only 320 yen. Or, the <a href=\"http:\/\/english.jr-central.co.jp\/shinkansen\/value\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>JR Takayama-Hokuriku (Central) <\/strong><strong>Pass<\/strong><\/a> will cover your travel <strong>up until Tsuruga<\/strong>, from there you can purchase a ticket to Wakasa Takahama for approx. 1,300 yen.<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful train tips<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#5Train\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>By Car<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rental cars<\/strong> are available in Kanazawa from around 6,000 yen per day.<\/p>\n<p>Take the <strong>Hokuriku<\/strong><b> Expressway<\/b> to <strong>Tsuruga 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!<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful driving info<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#6Driving\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"4Tokyo\"><\/a>Access from Tokyo<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29563\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=29563\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29563\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29563\" class=\"wp-image-29563 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110732\/IMG_1111-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Tickets from Tokyo to Wakasa Takahama Station, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110732\/IMG_1111-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110732\/IMG_1111-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110732\/IMG_1111.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tickets from Tokyo to Wakasa Takahama Station<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Due to the sheer distance (600km!), the best way for most people to access Wakasa Takahama from Tokyo is by train, with use of the the <strong>Shinkansen<\/strong> (bullet train) which <strong>runs from<\/strong> both <strong>Tokyo and Shinagawa stations.<\/strong> However, for those travelling in groups, with small children, or anyone just fancying a road trip, driving can be a fun, convenient and cheaper option!<\/p>\n<h3> By Train<\/h3>\n<p>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 <strong>Obama Line<\/strong> to <strong>Wakasa Takahama<\/strong>. Duration: approx. 5 hours, cost: approx. 15,000 yen<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>*<\/strong><\/span>If you are an overseas visitor, then the <strong>Japan Rail Pass<\/strong> (JR Pass) provides better value for money. The only JR Pass which will cover your entire journey is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-rail-pass.com\/jr-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JR All Pass<\/a>. <\/strong>The return journey to and from Wakasa Takahama is covered in the price of this journey alone! Please note the JR Pass is not valid on all <strong>Shinkansen <\/strong>so please check validity in advance.<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful train tips<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#5Train\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>By Car<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rental cars<\/strong> are available across Tokyo, but the best deals for foreign visitors are usually found at either <strong>Haneda<\/strong> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.narita-airport.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Narita <strong>Airport<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Prices start at around 5,000 yen per day for the smallest class.<\/p>\n<p>Take the <strong>Chou Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Nagoya Junction,<\/strong> then the<strong> Tomei<\/strong> <strong>Expressway<\/strong> to Maibara Junction, then the <strong>Hokuriku<\/strong><b> Expressway<\/b> to <strong>Tsuruga Junction<\/strong> and then the <strong>Maizuru-wakasa Expressway<\/strong> to <strong>Wakasa Takahama<\/strong>. Duration: approx. 7 hour, distance: approx. 600 km. Please note that most routes from Tokyo will have tolls!<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong>useful driving info<\/strong>, jump to the end of the article <a href=\"#6Driving\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"5Train\"><\/a>Useful Train Information<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29566\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29566\" class=\"wp-image-29566 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111153\/IMG_6325-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Takahama Station, Fukui prefecture - Tourist Association is Inside\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111153\/IMG_6325-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111153\/IMG_6325-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111153\/IMG_6325-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111153\/IMG_6325.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wakasa Takahama Station<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The best website for <strong>checking train times<\/strong> and <strong>fares<\/strong> across Japan is <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hyperdia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hyperdia.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To find out more information about the <strong>JR Pass,<\/strong> including pass validity and eligibility please visit the official website: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.japanrailpass.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.japanrailpass.net<\/a>. <\/strong>For those travelling<strong> without JR Passes<\/strong>, many long distance trains (including <strong>shinkansen)<\/strong> will require you to <strong>choose between reserved and unreserved seating<\/strong>. Depending upon which trains you take, the difference between the two options may not be much at all, so be sure to ask for both pricing options if you&#8217;re unsure. If you need to board a train which you have two tickets for (both the fare and the seat) you will probably need to put both tickets into the ticket barrier.<\/p>\n<p>I should also add,<strong> if you are travelling on the Obama line, <\/strong>either west  (from Tokyo\/Kanazawa), or east (from Kyoto\/Osaka) towards Wakasa Takahama, be sure to sit on the right hand side, or left hand side of the train respectively. <strong>The views of Wakasa Bay are stunning!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"6Driving\"><\/a>Useful Driving Information<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29567\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=29567\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29567\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29567\" class=\"wp-image-29567 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110718\/IMG_6327-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Takahama Station Car Park, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110718\/IMG_6327-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110718\/IMG_6327-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110718\/IMG_6327-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26110718\/IMG_6327.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wakasa Takahama Station Car Park: One Day Costs \u00a5300<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is ample <strong>parking around around<\/strong> <strong>Wakasa-Takahama,<\/strong> with many of the ryokans and minshukus offering free parking for guests. Otherwise, public parking zones cost around 300-1,000 yen per day.<\/p>\n<p>If you need <strong>somewhere to rest<\/strong> during your drive, please visit the website <strong>Michi no Eki <\/strong>to find <strong>road side rest areas<\/strong> across Japan.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"7Area\"><\/a>Wakasa Takahama: Useful Area Information<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29568\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29568\" class=\"wp-image-29568 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111207\/IMG_6328-500x333.jpeg\" alt=\"Wakasa Takahama Station: Bike Sheds, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111207\/IMG_6328-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111207\/IMG_6328-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111207\/IMG_6328-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111207\/IMG_6328.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bikes Can Be Rented from Wakasa Takahama Station<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_29588\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=29588\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-29588\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29588\" class=\"wp-image-29588 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111609\/P8040084-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Meikyodo Cave Nature Paddle Boarding Two People, Fukui prefecture\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111609\/P8040084-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111609\/P8040084-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/26111609\/P8040084.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You Can Book Water Sports Such as Stand-up Paddle Boarding!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Located inside the train station to the right (just after the ticket counter) is the <strong>Wakasa Takahama Tourist Association<\/strong>.  From there you can collect a <strong>rental bicycle, book water sport activities<\/strong> or just say hello! 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