Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

Learn about the food culture of the food paradise, Wakasa Obama

Learn about the food culture of the food paradise, Wakasa Obama

This is a museum where you can experience the various charms of the “City of dilicious food”, Wakasa Obama’s food through exhibits and hands-on experience. In the museum’s kitchen studio, visitors can try their hand at cooking with fresh ingredients from Wakasa or make your own souvenirs (*reservation required). There is also a Saba Street map boardgame for children to enjoy.

At the Wakasa Workshop on the second floor, you can experience traditional crafts. Try your hand at sharpening Wakasa-nuri chopsticks, making Japanese paper, and folding and dyeing. (Time required varies depending on the number of visitors. Group reservations are required.) On the third floor, there is a hot spring bath facility under the same concept for staying healthy.

Information

Address
3-4 Kawasaki, Obama City, Fukui 917-0081
Access
19-minute walk from Obama Station (JR)
Phone
077-053-1000
Hours
9:00-18:00 (March 1-October 31)
9:00-17:00 (November 1-February 28 or 29)
Holidays
Wednesdays (open if Wednesday falls on a National Holiday)
New Year's Holiday (December 28-Janurary 3)
Admission
Free
Website
http://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/obm/mermaid/en/