Wakasa Kajitsu: An Inn to Enjoy the Sea, Cuisine, and Culture of Miketsukuni Wakasa

Even though I don’t swim in the sea, I travel solo year-round looking for gourmet Accommodations near the ocean (for the food and the scenery).I was happy to be upgraded to a Room with an ocean view. It was a Japanese-style Room, but it also had a leather sofa and ottoman, so I could stretch out and relax while gazing at the sea.When I woke up around 5:00, I was able to watch a beautiful sunrise from my Room.There is a calm inland-sea beach right in front of the Accommodation, and there are showers as well—great for families with small children.The meals were also wonderful, featuring an abundance of local specialties. My main goal was Wakasa guji (tilefish), but it was even more delicious than expected—the Wakasa guji ochazuke was outstanding.Also, the Matsunaga rice was incredibly good (probably the best I’ve ever had).I didn’t use the public bath and used the shower in my Room instead, but the shampoo and conditioner were from Hokurokusousui—a brand I love—so it helped me relax.Recently there have been more Accommodations renovated from wooden buildings, but some noise and footsteps are unavoidable. You can also hear children’s voices quite clearly. It’s not exactly quiet.However, more than making up for that,I felt each staff member’s hospitality and way of interacting with guests was excellent.In particular: the woman with glasses who assisted me at check-in; the woman at breakfast (sorry—I forgot your name); and one of the male staff members who gave me helpful advice on sightseeing in Obama after checkout. Thanks to them, this became more than just an overnight stay—I had a chance to learn even more about Obama, making it a very satisfying trip.I heard that in midwinter you can enjoy delicious hata grouper, fugu pufferfish, and Echizen crab.As transportation access improves from here on out, this will be an Accommodation I’ll want to visit even more.Next time it would be perfect if you could lend me a firmer pillow!! Please for next time!! (I can’t sleep if a pillow doesn’t suit me.)Thank you very much to all of your staff for everything.

I saw Wakasa Kabi featured in “Hokuriku Monogatari,” published by JR, and from that moment I knew I wanted to stay here someday.This time, my daughter and I visited to celebrate my birthday, and everything was wonderful—from the Room, to the lounge we were shown to, the dining area, the meals, and the staff’s hospitality. It was one moving experience after another.We would love to visit again.Thank you very much.