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Obama小浜市
One day is enough for the main sights; reach by train from Fukui (≈1 h) or Osaka (≈2½ h) and return the same day.
Obama, a small coastal town in Fukui Prefecture, offers historic temples, castle ruins and local crafts. Train connections are infrequent but fit a day‑trip schedule from nearby cities.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow)
- Airport
- FKS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Obama110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Obama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional slippery sidewalks near the harbor and keep an eye on train schedules.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFKS Fukui Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north of Obama, reachable by bus or taxi).FKS Fukui Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north of Obama, reachable by bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a bicycle; the main attractions are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of the station.Walk or rent a bicycle; the main attractions are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,200–2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FKS Fukui Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north of Obama, reachable by bus or taxi)FKS Fukui Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north of Obama, reachable by bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Obama: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or rent a bicycle; the main attractions are within 2 km of the station. Limited local bus service runs a few times daily.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tsuruga
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
JR Obama Line to Tsuruga (≈1 h, ¥950)
Coastal town with a historic port; easy train link.
Maizuru
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Change at Tsuruga to the Maizuru Line (≈30 min, ¥500)
Scenic seaside town in Kyoto Prefecture.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Sekumiya
Mid‑range hotel near the station; price ¥13,125–14,700 per night (2026 estimate).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥10,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ¥15,000 | ¥15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| JR Obama Line round‑trip (Fukui‑Obama)1 × ¥1,900 · check | ¥1,900 |
| Bicycle rental, half‑day1 × ¥800 · check | ¥800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,670 |
| Trip total≈ ¥29,370 per person per day, bed included | ¥29,370≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and Shinkansen passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local seafood bowl | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Wasaka Agate souvenir | ¥2,000–5,000 (≈ US$14–35) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,200–2,700 (≈ US$15–19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service on the JR Obama Line is infrequent; check the timetable for the last return train.
- Some sites have limited opening hours in winter; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Obama小浜市
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fukui → Obama (JR): about ¥950 (≈ US$7), 1 h (check)
- Osaka → Obama (JR): about ¥5,550 (≈ US$40), 2½ h (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Obama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, occasional snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike rental option for quick visits to the castle ruins and temples.
- Create a one‑day rail pass covering Obama‑Tsuruga‑Maizuru for tourists.
Sources
- officialObama city official site
- officialWakasa Obama tourism site
- secondaryWikivoyage: Obama, revision 5238718 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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