Obama: Japan's Hidden Historical Port Town | 2-Day Trip

Read more about Obama and the Sabakaido: https://www.japan-guide.com/ad/saba-k... On this two-day trip, we will explore the historic port town of Obama in Fukui Prefecture, and delve into the rich history of the ‘Mackerel Road,’ an ancient trade route where merchants once carried salted mackerel to Kyoto during Japan’s feudal era. This video was made in collaboration with Fukui Prefecture. Video Credits Host: Cassandra Lord Videographer: Charles Sabas Produced by: Stefan Schauwecker _____________________________ Useful Links • Plan your trip to Japan: https://www.japan-guide.com/ • Top destinations in Japan: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623a.html • Any questions regarding your future trip to Japan? Feel free to ask in our question forum: https://www.japan-guide.com/forum/que... • Our Rail Pass Calculator: https://www.japan-guide.com/railpass/ • Our Social Media: Instagram:   / japanguidecom   Facebook:   / japanguidecom   ______________________________ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:55 Arriving in Obama 03:05 Food Culture Museum 03:48 Lunch 04:49 Merchant's Residence 05:56 Accommodation 06:58 Breakfast 07:39 Hiking the Sabakaido Trail 10:25 Outro