Old Road Saba Kaido (Harihata Crossing)

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Old Road Saba Kaido (Harihata Crossing) is a historic ancient road that once transported seafood caught in Wakasa to Kyoto. Walking through the rich nature while feeling the breath of history makes this an exceptional hiking course to imagine the lives of people back then. Leave the urban hustle and bustle, find yourself on quiet mountain paths, and experience a heart-enriching, special travel moment touching the depths of Japanese history.

Old Road Saba Kaido (Harihata Crossing)
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Sabakaido -Harihatagoe-（ 鯖街道 -針畑越え- ）

Sabakaido -Harihatagoe-（ 鯖街道 -針畑越え- ）

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Old Road Saba Kaido (Harihata Crossing)

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Kaminegori, Obama-shi, Fukui
Website
http://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/japan_heritage/story/?id=3&course=1
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Obama Tourism Association

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