福井県·郷土料理
Saba Kaido (Mackerel Highway)
The path used to carry mackerel landed in Wakasa Bay to the capital of Kyoto is known as the "Saba Kaido." In an era without refrigeration, travelers carried fresh mackerel preserved with salt on their backs, trekking through mountain paths all night long. The journey from Obama to Kyoto took approximately one full day and night. It is said that by the time they arrived, the saltiness had reached just the right level, making it highly prized by the people of Kyoto. In reality, this was not a single road but a collective name for several highways connecting Wakasa and Kyoto, with the "Wakasa Kaido" passing through Kutsuki being the most well-known. Since ancient times, Wakasa has served as an "Oshikoku" (a province responsible for providing food to the Imperial Court). This is a historical path where the blessings of the sea nurtured the food culture of the capital. Even today, mackerel dishes such as Saba-zushi and Heshiko continue to grace the dining tables of Wakasa.
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