Mikata Go-ko (Five Lakes of Mikata)

Mikata Gokō

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Experience the majestic scenery and abundant nature created by waters of varying salinity! The breathtaking panoramic view of the five lakes is truly awe-inspiring!

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HighlightsBreathtaking views created by waters of varying salinity
Precious group of lakes registered under the Ramsar Convention
360-degree panoramic view from the summit park
Enjoy the seasonal scenery on the walking paths
Relax at footbaths, cafes, and restaurants

Basic Information

Address: Kiyaman, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kamimino-gun, Fukui Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukui

Access: Car: Approx. 40 minutes from Fukui Expressway's Tsuruga IC. Train: Take the JR Obama Line to Wakasa-Mikata Station, then a taxi for about 10 minutes. Show route

Op.Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Irregular holidays

Fee: Adult: ¥1000 Child: ¥500

INFO: Lift and cable car operations may be suspended due to weather conditions. Please check the Mikata Gokō Rainbow Line website for details. Parking is available for a fee. At the summit park, you'll find foot baths, cafes, and restaurants. Please take your trash with you. For the sake of nature conservation, please refrain from picking plants or catching animals.

HP: http://www.mikatagoko.com/sp/

Overview

Mikata Go-ko is a collective name for five lakes (Suigetsu-ko, Suga-ko, Mikata-ko, Kugushiko-ko, and Hinata-ko) straddling Wakasa-cho and Mihama-cho in Fukui Prefecture's Reihoku region. Waters of varying salinity mix together, fostering a unique ecosystem known as a brackish lake. There are areas with well-maintained walking paths along the lakeshores, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. Cherry blossoms abound in spring, summer offers opportunities for swimming and fishing, autumn paints the mountains with vibrant foliage, and winter creates a fantastical landscape with snow. Furthermore, numerous historical sites and cultural facilities are scattered around Mikata Go-ko, making it a place where you can enjoy history and nature simultaneously. For example, there's the Torihama Shell Mounds, a Jomon-period archeological site, and the Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum, a historical museum. Mikata Go-ko is a place where nature, history, and culture harmonize, truly representing a quintessential "Japanese landscape."