Obama, Coastal municipality in Fukui Prefecture, Japan
The city spans along Obama Bay with mountains rising behind it, featuring traditional buildings, temples, and a harbor filled with fishing vessels.
During the Asuka and Nara periods, Obama functioned as a vital port city, supplying salt and seafood directly to the imperial court.
The Omizu Okuri festival at Jingu-ji Temple involves a procession where participants carry sacred water to the riverbank in traditional clothing.
Visitors can reach Obama via the JR Obama Line from Tsuruga Station, with connections available from major cities like Kyoto and Osaka.
The Sabakaido route, starting from Wakasa Obama, served as the primary path for transporting mackerel and other seafood to Kyoto.
Location: Fukui Prefecture
Inception: March 30, 1951
Website: https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/
Shares border with: Wakasa, Oi, Takashima
Website: https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.49561,135.74661
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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