Eldoland
About This Destination
Wakasa Takahama Eldoland is a free family science park on the Wakasa coast of Fukui, run by Kansai Electric Power as a public-relations facility near its Takahama power station. It opened in 1999 and is built around two indoor zones. Tropical Wonder is a large greenhouse that recreates a tropical rainforest, threaded with an aerial adventure course of rope bridges, cargo nets, and a bouldering wall set among the plants. Science Wonder is a hands-on exhibition hall where children experiment with electricity, light, sound, wind, and balance, learning how energy works through play.
Admission and parking are both free, which makes it a popular rainy-day and family stop. Only the aerial adventure course carries a separate charge (roughly 1,000 to 1,500 yen for adults and less for children, so confirm the current rate on arrival). The park sits a short walk from Wakasa-Wada, one of the cleanest swimming beaches on the Wakasa coast, so it pairs naturally with a summer beach day or a break along the Route 27 coastal drive.
Location
Prefecture: Fukui
Address: Takahama, Fukui, Japan
Nearest Station: Wakasa-Wada Station
Visitor Information
Credit Cards: Unknown
Food Options: No restaurant on site; bring your own or eat in Takahama town. Seafood places line the Wakasa coast, and the Michi-no-Eki Wakasa Takahama roadside station is a short drive away.
Access
Fukui, Japan
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
What is Eldoland and what is inside?
It is a free science park run by Kansai Electric Power in Takahama, Fukui. Inside are two indoor areas: Tropical Wonder, a rainforest greenhouse with an aerial adventure course (rope bridges, nets, and a bouldering wall), and Science Wonder, a hands-on hall of exhibits on electricity, light, sound, and wind. It is aimed at families with children.
How do I get to Eldoland?
By train, it is an 8 to 10 minute walk from Wakasa-Wada Station on the JR Obama Line; the Obama Line is infrequent, so plan return times. By car, it is about 15 minutes from the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Oi-Takahama IC (or 10 minutes from Obama-Nishi IC) along Route 27, with free parking for about 200 cars.
Is it really free? What about the aerial course?
Admission and parking are free. The only paid item is the aerial adventure course, which costs roughly 1,000 to 1,500 yen for adults and less for children. Sources differ on the exact price and it changes over time, so confirm the current rate at the entrance.
Is Eldoland good for a rainy day or with young kids?
Yes on both counts. The exhibits, greenhouse, and aerial course are all indoors, so weather is not an issue, and the hands-on science displays and play structures are built for children. It is one of the better wet-weather options in the Takahama area, and free admission makes it low-risk if you only stay an hour.
When is Eldoland open?
9:30 to 17:00, with the aerial adventure course running 10:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (December 29 to January 3). Check the official site before visiting in case of seasonal changes.
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