Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line — Wakasa BayPanorama.
Distance
55 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
500 m
Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line — Wakasa Bay Panorama.
The Rainbow Line loops above the Mikata Five Lakes on Fukui's Wakasa coast, each lake a different shade of blue thanks to varying salinity. Now toll-free, the ridge road climbs Mt Baijodake to a summit park of five sky terraces overlooking the lakes and the Sea of Japan. Clear-water beaches line the approach.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance55 km
Days1
Total climb500 m
DifficultyEasy
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The route.
TsurugaStart · Start in Tsuruga on Wakasa Bay. Follow Route 27 west toward the Mikata lakes.
Suishohama BeachScenic Point · One of Japan's clearest beaches — cobalt water and pine-backed white sand on the approach to the lakes.
Rainbow Line Summit Park (Mt Baijodake)Mountain Pass · Ridge road (now toll-free) climbing Mt Baijodake. Five sky terraces overlook all five lakes and the Sea of Japan. Bikes over 50cc welcome.
Mikata Five Lakes ViewpointPhoto Spot · The five brackish-to-fresh lakes each show a different shade of blue — a Ramsar wetland and one of Japan's great panoramas.
Wakasa MikataEnd · End in Wakasa town among the lakeside villages. Grilled freshwater eel is the local speciality.
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