Wakasa

Things to do in Wakasa

Search attractions or local attractions & tours
Search

Explore top experiences

Top 10 attractions in Wakasa

View all Attractions
Goko Terrace

Goko Terrace

3.2
It is called Five-Color Lake because it consists of five lakes that vary slightly in color and water quality, and all appear in different shades of blue. In addition to enjoying the magnificent 360-degree views from a boat on the lake, you can also head to the mountaintop park if you rent a car. At the mountaintop park, you can enjoy the magnificent views of the five lakes and the Sea of Japan from various relaxing spots, such as the cafe area and the footbath corner.Wakasa · 13.2 km from downtown
Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf

Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf

3.2
Obama · 4.3 km from Wakasa
Rainbow Line Summit Park

Rainbow Line Summit Park

3.1
5.0/5
1 reviews
Wakasa · 13.2 km from downtown
Roadside Station MIKATAGOKO

Roadside Station MIKATAGOKO

3.1
5.0/5
1 reviews
Wakasa · 13.7 km from downtown
Universal Studios Japan
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Universal Studios Japan

10
4.7/5
41.9k reviews
There are thrilling rides themed around Hollywood's superstar movies, fantastic performances by popular cartoon characters, and more, so everyone can have fun! Featuring the world's first Nintendo theme park, experience the world of Super Mario in an immersive way! Festive limited parades and float tours! Everyone is a protagonist in this enthusiastic parade where everyone is full of passion and vigor! Universal Studios Japan (“USJ”) in Osaka is one of the world's five Universal Studios theme parks, which opened for business in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. It is similar in design to Universal Studios Orlando in the U.S., with popular parks such as Jurassic Park, Hollywood, and Waterworld, and more than 60 fun-filled attractions. With these attractions, you can enjoy a day of fun and entertainment at Universal Studios Japan. Universal Studios Japan is also home to popular themed IP parks such as “Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)”, “Minion Park” and “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”. Whether it's interacting with the minions, riding on Mario Kart, or traveling through the Wizarding World of Hogwarts, it's an unforgettable experience that is full of excitement. △“Super Nintendo World” is the world's first Nintendo theme park built by Nintendo in cooperation with Universal Studios Japan. With the globally popular Super Mario as the protagonist, the game's Kuba Castle, Princess Brigitte's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom are reproduced 1:1 in a super-realistic way, providing immersive experiences of the world of Super Mario! △The “Freeze Ray Sliders” and “Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem” will get you involved in a huge farce and heat wave with the minions! The Minions have finally fulfilled their ambitions! All of humanity will be a part of the mayhem at the Minion Park! △Embracing a variety of areas with unique characteristics, wonderment and surprise, Universal Studios Japan covers a whole spectrum of world-class entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events for all ages to enjoy. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will reproduce the world from the Harry Potter™ stories, bringing it to life on a phenomenal scale at Universal Studios Japan.Japan · Osaka
Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum

Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum

2.9
Wakasa · 14 km from downtown
Kumagawa juku

Kumagawa juku

2.9
4.0/5
1 reviews
Wakasa · 17.7 km from downtown
Mikata Onsen - Kirara no Yu

Mikata Onsen - Kirara no Yu

2.9
Wakasa · 14.9 km from downtown
Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort
No. 3 of Ski Resorts in Shiga Prefecture

Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort

4.7
5.0/5
1 reviews
The ski resort in Shiga Prefecture is Hakodateyama Ski Resort, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Biwa.Designed with the key words "safety, fun, and comfort" in mind, this is an amusement park for children and families to enjoy. From children who cannot ride the ski lift alone to beginners, everyone can enjoy the fun and enjoyment. The light and fluttery box slide is here! !Takashima · 24.6 km from Wakasa
Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

2.8
Obama · 4.3 km from Wakasa

Experiences you can't miss in Wakasa

Featured Day tours in Wakasa

View all Day tours
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.9/5
· 1.8k reviews· 21.6k booked
Duration: 9.7 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
39 consecutive positive reviews
FromJPY 6,772
Japan Nara Park & Kyoto ancient capital & Fushimi Inari Taisha 1-day tour, adorable deer interaction
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.7/5
· 357 reviews· 3.6k booked
Duration: 10.1 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
93% of travelers recommend
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,100JPY 14,200
A day trip of Culture Experience to Kyoto's ancient architecture, Nara Park with adorable deer, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.8/5
· 330 reviews· 3.2k booked
Duration: 8.6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
48 consecutive positive reviews
10% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,100JPY 7,889
Kyoto or Osaka departure. Sea of Kyoto Amanohashidate, Chion-ji Temple, Ine Fishing Village 1-day tour
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.8/5
· 613 reviews· 4.9k booked
Duration: 10.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
97.6% of travelers recommend
14% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 8,100JPY 9,419
Kyoto Amanohashidate + Ine Fishing Village 1-day tour [Includes Amanohashidate cable car ticket and Ine Bay sightseeing boat ticket]
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.8/5
· 459 reviews· 4.6k booked
Duration: 10.6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
60 consecutive positive reviews
14% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 9,800JPY 11,396
Kyoto's ancient charm: A day trip to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Nara to feed the deer, with optional small group tours including hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.8/5
· 857 reviews· 4.1k booked
Duration: 9.6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
100 consecutive positive reviews
14% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,100JPY 8,256
Kyoto Amanohashidate + Ine Funaya 1-Day Tour: Optional Amanohashidate Chairlift and Monorail + Ine Bay Cruise
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.8/5
· 100 reviews· 1.1k booked
Duration: 4.8 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
97% of travelers recommend
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,695JPY 8,100
A Deer-themed Tour | A Day Trip to Kyoto, Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Arashiyama, Japan
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.7/5
· 93 reviews· 1k booked
Duration: 8.6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
21 consecutive positive reviews
10% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,100JPY 7,889

Featured Cultural experiences in Wakasa

View all Cultural experiences
Kimono Rental Experience in Kyoto by Sakakujing
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.9/5
· 462 reviews· 641 booked
Duration: 12 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
97.8% of travelers recommend
FromJPY 2,632
Osaka to Kobe Day Trip: Cup Noodle DIY, Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko Observatory, Meriken Park, Kobe Mosaic
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.9/5
· 26 reviews· 249 booked
Duration: 9.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
26 consecutive positive reviews
30% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,875JPY 11,250
Hidden Gems Day Tour: Amanohashidate, Ine Boat Houses, and Kayabuki-no-Sato in Miyama Village with Free Shrimp Snacks
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.5/5
· 22 reviews· 224 booked
Duration: 10.3 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
169 travelers saved
8% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 8,220JPY 8,935
Kyoto Kimono&Yukata, Furisode Rental Experience & Photography– Ookini Kiyomizu-dera Store
󱌍
4.8/5
· 11 reviews· 85 booked
English
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
FromJPY 3,450
Osaka departure [lazy route] Nara deer interaction + Uji matcha tasting + Japanese-style healing
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.9/5
· 80 reviews· 642 booked
Duration: 7.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
97.5% of travelers recommend
8% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,660JPY 8,327
Kyoto Challenge a Sumo Wrestler! Show & Interactive Experience
󱌍
5.0/5
· 21 reviews· 45 booked
Duration: 105 mins
Free cancellation
Book now for today
21 consecutive positive reviews
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,577JPY 7,976
1-day tour to Tango Railway sea train & Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya from Osaka
󱌍
4.9/5
· 22 reviews· 52 booked
Duration: 9.7 hrs
English
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,695JPY 8,100

Featured Food & drink in Wakasa

View all Food & drink
WAKASA Kura no Yado - The Wonderful Experience of Cooking on a Traditional Japanese Stove
󱌍
FromJPY 5,500
Osaka Umeda: PICCADILLY PREMIUM Nightlife Experience + Set Meal | Dinner Show & LIVE Show & Nightclub & Hookah
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.9/5
· 30 reviews· 117 booked
Duration: 8 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
FromJPY 5,000
Osaka Umeda: OWL OSAKA nightclub admission ticket with drinks (foreign passport)
󱌍
107 booked
Duration: 4 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for today
FromJPY 1,000
Osaka Umeda: PICCADILLY PREMIUM LIVE Show & NIGHTCLUB Admission Ticket with Drinks|Karaoke & Hookah [Exclusive for Foreign Travelers]
󱌍
FromJPY 1,000
Kansai Gourmet Enjoyment Pass 1 Week Free Pass (Choose 3 Facilities)
󱌍
5.0/5
· 2 reviews· 43 booked
English
Book now for today
82 travelers saved
FromJPY 2,000
All-You-Can-Eat [Standard Yakiniku Course] - Yakiniku 8
󱌍
5.0/5
· 2 reviews· 29 booked
Duration: 100 mins
English
FromJPY 3,480
Osaka, Japan - restaurant reservation service
󱌍
29 booked
Duration: 6 hrs
English
FromJPY 3,067

Featured Outdoor experiences in Wakasa

View all Outdoor experiences
1-day tour to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three scenic views & Ine no Funaya in the sea of Kyoto
󱌍
4.9/5
· 54 reviews· 912 booked
Duration: 12.7 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
98.1% of travelers recommend
50% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 7,200JPY 14,400
1-day tour of Kyoto Tango Sea Train + Sea of Kyoto + Ine, including train fare and optional boat ride
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.8/5
· 72 reviews· 921 booked
Duration: 11.3 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
97.2% of travelers recommend
13% off
Limited-time sale
FromJPY 8,194JPY 9,419
Kyoto Amanohashidate + Ine Fishing Village + Kayabuki No Sato 1-day tour, with shrimp crackers
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.8/5
· 542 reviews· 763 booked
Duration: 10.3 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
30 consecutive positive reviews
FromJPY 16,278
Kyoto Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train Car No. 5 booking service
󱌍
4.1/5
· 10 reviews· 745 booked
Duration: 25 mins
English
Book now for tomorrow
140 bookings in 7 days
FromJPY 3,599
Kyoto Day Tour: Arashiyama + Kifune Shrine + Sanzen-in (Osaka/Kyoto Departure | Optional Hotel Pickup | Small Group with Sagano Romantic Train / Private Charter Available)
󱌍
FromJPY 8,418
Kyoto Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train sightseeing ticket
󱌍
5.0/5
· 1 review· 171 booked
92 bookings in 7 days
FromJPY 2,070
[Guaranteed Departure/English Guide] Rokko Snow Park Ski/Snowboard/Sled Day Tour from Osaka (Multiple Options)
󱌍
4.3/5
· 6 reviews· 111 booked
Duration: 10 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
FromJPY 6,667

Free things to do in Wakasa

What travelers say about Wakasa

user-avatar
SHUVECHHAJuly 23, 2023
5.0
this place is very beautiful and peaceful. i went here with my family and friends. This place is in the hills 400 m high from sea level. we can see 5 lakes from its tops. there is cable car facilated to reach in the peak of mountain . I suggest to visit this place for those who love to see stunning view of pure nature.

Rainbow Line Summit Park

user-avatar
TimentoDiverNovember 26, 2023
5.0
As the sun dipped behind the distant mountains, I found myself at 道の駅三方五湖自然観察棟. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and the gentle lapping of waves. With each step, the tranquil beauty of Lake Mikata unfolded. Reflecting hues of orange and pink, the water mirrored the changing sky. It was a moment frozen in time, where the world paused, and nature's artistry painted an indelible image in my heart.

Roadside Station MIKATAGOKO

user-avatar
Fox_1uck9mone8October 25, 2026
5.0
In the happiest place in the world (unfortunately, I got caught in the rain). The advantage of rainy days is that many outdoor attractions have no queues. I even bought a travel insurance policy specifically for entering the Mario area, but it was useless because of the rain. The disadvantage of rainy days is that I got soaked the whole time (screaming loudly!). My pants were completely wet sitting on the chairs of the outdoor attractions, and I bought an expensive raincoat (though it was pretty good quality). Some attractions even stopped operating temporarily when the rain was heavy. Next time, I'll choose a sunny day and definitely see the sunset at Mario.

Universal Studios Japan

user-avatar
翱翔的大鲨鱼October 18, 2021
4.0
Kumagawajuku is an important post station from Wakasa to Kyoto. It is a former post station. On the 1-kilometer-long street, you can see the traces of the magistrate's office, police station, and warehouse at that time, which preserves the prosperity of the post station in the Edo period. It is an important traditional building group preservation area designated by the Japanese government. Kumagawajuku also has many recommended delicacies. In addition to mackerel sushi, kudzu cake made of kudzu powder is also one of the delicacies. If you have the opportunity to come here, you must try it.

Kumagawa juku

user-avatar
_TS***ioFebruary 11, 2025
5.0
導游RURU捧捧达! will recommend to my friend

Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort

Popular cities near Wakasa

Frequently asked questions

You can give WAKASA Kura no Yado - The Wonderful Experience of Cooking on a Traditional Japanese Stove and Osaka Umeda: PICCADILLY PREMIUM Nightlife Experience + Set Meal | Dinner Show & LIVE Show & Nightclub & Hookah a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Kyoto and Nara Day Tour │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park, Japan Nara Park & Kyoto ancient capital & Fushimi Inari Taisha 1-day tour, adorable deer interaction, and A day trip of Culture Experience to Kyoto's ancient architecture, Nara Park with adorable deer, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 26, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Wakasa is around JPY 6,772 – JPY 9,800. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

Get help anytime, anywhere within 30 secondsContact customer support

Change and cancellation policies vary by attractions and tours. Please check the product details page for more information.

Ticket prices may vary between weekdays and weekends, as well as during peak and off-peak seasons. When booking with Trip.com, you can also use Trip Coins to get extra savings. For more tips on booking discounted tickets, please visit Trip.com for the latest information.