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Rakuten Travel rating 4.8 out of 5 (190 reviews). Guests praise the rooms, every one of which looks out on the sea at sunset, and the sea views from the indoor baths, and many are satisfied with both the quantity and the quality of the cooking, which makes the most of local ingredients such as crab and pufferfish. On the other hand, some point to the bathing facilities: the private-hire open-air bath has no view and its washing area is outdoors, which does not suit the colder months, and the changing room is small.
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Overview
Namihanarou is a secluded inn of just 6 rooms in Wakasa-cho, Fukui, looking out over Wakasa Bay. Children of elementary school age and under are not accepted, co-sleeping included, and babies and toddlers cannot stay whether or not meals and bedding are included. The inn has indoor baths separated for men and women and a free private-hire open-air bath, and serves kaiseki cuisine (a multi-course Japanese meal) made with ingredients from local Wakasa Bay. There are no barrier-free facilities and no childcare service, so it is not suited to a stay with young children.
Rooms
There are 6 guest rooms in all, each with a terrace and an ocean view over Wakasa Bay. The Japanese-style tatami rooms are 12 to 15 mats (21 to 27 sq m) and sleep 1 to 4 guests, with futon bedding laid on the tatami, a toilet with a washlet function and a washbasin. The twin rooms have beds, measure 18 sq m and sleep 1 to 2 guests. Every room has free Wi-Fi, a television, an empty refrigerator, and an electric hot-water kettle with a tea set.
Dining
Dinner is served in the dining space on the first floor: kaiseki cuisine (a multi-course Japanese meal) made with ingredients from local Wakasa Bay. It is served from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8:30 p.m. Breakfast runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., with last orders at 8:30 a.m., and features rice cooked one portion at a time in its own pot. Every seat looks out over the sea.
Baths
The baths are indoor baths separated for men and women, with the men's bath on the first floor and the women's on the second. They are open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Glass-walled and open in feel, they look out over Wakasa Bay. Staying guests can use the private-hire open-air bath free of charge; you simply tell the inn your preferred time at check-in. The water is not onsen, it is not free-flowing from a source, and it is not cloudy spring water.
Family-Friendly Features
This inn does not accept children of elementary school age or under: children in the upper and lower grades of elementary school, and babies and toddlers, cannot stay, and this includes co-sleeping. Babies and toddlers cannot stay whether or not meals and bedding are included. There are no barrier-free facilities and no childcare service either, so it is a difficult inn to use with young children.
Access
The nearest interchange is the Mikata Goko Smart IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway, about 15 minutes away by car. The nearest station is Mikata Station on the JR Obama Line, from which it is about 20 minutes by bus. There are 50 parking spaces, free for staying guests, though a parking fee applies during the summer season.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3-11 Shiwakoshi, Wakasa-cho, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1455 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 15 minutes from the Mikata Goko Smart IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. About 20 minutes by bus from Mikata Station on the JR Obama Line. |
| trainNearest station | Mikata Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 50 cars, free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that a parking fee applies during the summer season. |
| callPhone | +81-770-47-1423 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://namihanarou.jp/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of August 24, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Namihanarou best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Namihanarou?
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Parking: Parking for 50 cars, free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that a parking fee applies during the summer season.
How do you get to Namihanarou?
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About 15 minutes from the Mikata Goko Smart IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway. About 20 minutes by bus from Mikata Station on the JR Obama Line.
Can we stay at Namihanarou with young children?
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Unfortunately not. The inn does not accept children of elementary school age or under, and they cannot stay even by co-sleeping. Babies and toddlers cannot stay whether or not meals and bedding are included. There are no barrier-free facilities and no childcare service, so it is not suited to a stay with young children.
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