Obama Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Obama, Fukui Prefecture

The historical sites in Obama are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the parks and monuments.

Based on our travel expertise, Hotel Sekumiya is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Kumagawa Museum is a short 15-minute drive away. Other choices near historic sites include Hotel Urban Port and Hotel Sekumiya Wakasa Lodge.

In Obama, you’ll find 11 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Obama is notable for landmarks like Myotsuji Temple, Kuinji Temple and Jokoji Temple. Cultural venues include Mackerel Road Museum, Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum and Wakasa Chopstick Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Aoshima Island and Wakasa Fisherman’s Wharf.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Obama, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Obama, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.