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

I’d been wanting to stay here ever since I saw it on Ikkyu, and I finally had the chance during my trip to Fukui. The stay exceeded my expectations. The view from the room was breathtaking—I could have looked at it forever. The meals were also wonderful, and I thoroughly enjoyed the seafood from Wakasa Bay. If I have the opportunity to return, I’d love to visit during crab and pufferfish season!

I was captivated by the soothing scent of hinoki cypress when I arrived. After a bath, I relaxed and cooled down in the kura lounge. No matter when I went, it was beautifully tidy and very comfortable. The room was also close to the sea, and for the first time I fell asleep—and woke up—to the sound of the waves. The meals were wonderful too, with plenty of seasonal local ingredients. I truly had a relaxing stay, and I’d love to visit again in a different season.