TRAVEL TIPS
Oyabe offers plenty to enjoy, from great food to natural beauty to historic sites. Here is a little more advice to help you make the most of your time in town, with greater convenience and comfort.
Traveling Light Is Always Easier
When you’re on the go and exploring a town, nothing beats having a free hand or two! There are a few convenient options for travelers to make getting around easier and more pleasant.
Coin-operated lockers are available in a few places, particularly at train stations like Isurugi Station. Various sizes are available, with prices generally around ¥400 for the day, for small or medium-sized lockers. Just make sure to pick your stuff up when you get back to the station!
For overnight stays, flat-rate suitcase shipping through Kuroneko Yamato can be worth the fee to not have to worry about lifting and rolling luggage up and down stairs as you ride trains. Many convenience stores will take suitcases to be shipped to your next destination, be it a hotel or an airport. Just make sure to give them enough time — overnight delivery is often available, but to be safe, we recommend sending suitcases two days before you’ll want them delivered.
Take Advantage of Tourism Information Centers
Tourism information, including pamphlets and free Wi-Fi, is available at both Isurugi Station and the nearby Oyabe City Hall. Depending on what you’re looking for, you may be able to get pamphlets, maps, or even in-person assistance in English or other languages to help you better enjoy your time here in town. You can even ask for personal recommendations for places to visit!
Stay a Step Ahead of the Weather
Oyabe, like much of the rest of the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast, can have unpredictable weather, with a fair bit of precipitation throughout the year. One useful bit of pithy local wisdom comes in the popular Hokuriku saying that it’s “better to forget your lunch than to forget your umbrella” — make sure to check the weather forecasts in the morning, and don’t hesitate to play it safe with an umbrella! It’s better to have one and not need it, than to need one and not have it.