The small town of Wakasa Takahama in Fukui Prefecture is well worth a visit. Clear blue waters and white sandy beaches attract many crowds in the summer season, but come on a weekday or just after the summer holidays have ended and you'll end up with the beach all to yourself. The warm waters and friendly people are part of what make this town special.
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Wakasa Takahama: Tropical Paradise
Beaches of white sand and clear blue waters await
By Hana Joy
Community writer
The waters in Wakasa Takahama are a beautiful blue
Surfboards and paddleboards line the beach
On a hot summer day, a small beach hut offers homemade ice cream.
Said beach hut also offers a variety of cool drinks, perfect for the beach setting
A motorcycle at the beach adds to the countryside feel of the town
In the distance, the mountains can be seen rising over the bay
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