Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

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A museum where you can learn about the history and culture associated with Japanese food. You can experience making regional foods from Japan. In addition, Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are the traditional craft of the region, and are known for having a distinct pattern that is visible when polished. As such, you can also experience polishing chopsticks at the museum.

More Information about Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

Street address: 3-4 Kawasaki, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture
About FUKUI

Access

20 minutes walk from JR Obama Station

Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Open until 17:00 between December and the end of February)

Closed: Wednesdays (if Wednesday is a national holiday, the museum will be open), and December 28 to January 5

Website: https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/obm/mermaid/en/

Best season: All year

Point: There is also a free footbath in the facility, as well as a hot spring facility that requires a fee to use, so you can wash away the fatigue of your journey.