Even before the western course was developed, shipped commodities from Wakasa Port were transported to Kyoto by a land route via Biwa-ko (Biwa Lake).　The castle town, Obama, prospered as a calling port for the Kitamae Ships after the western course was developed. 　 　 Wakasa History and Folklore Museum ●Wakasa History and Folklore Museum (2-104 Onyu, Obama City　Phone: 0770-56-0525)