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Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture is known as a railway and port town, and the Hokuriku Shinkansen finally opened in Fukui Prefecture on March 16, 2024. There are plenty of local gourmet foods such as strolling through the retro streets and seafood from the Sea of Japan. In this article, we will introduce three recommended Japanese cultural experiences in Tsuruga City. *The spots introduced in this article are unaffected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, and are opera...
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Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture is known as a railway and port town, and the Hokuriku Shinkansen finally opened in Fukui Prefecture on March 16, 2024. It can be accessed from Tokyo without transferring. Enjoy sightseeing and local gourmet food in Tsuruga, which is now more easily accessible.
Easy to rent, from choosing a yukata to dressing it.
There are various designs and colors, and you can choose the one you like.
This is an image after wearing Japanese clothing.
*The image of matcha sweets is for illustrative purposes only.
We also have a rich lineup of Japanese tea souvenirs.
There is also a photo spot in front of Nakamichi Genzo Tea Shop.
An important cultural property said to have been built in 702. The approximately 11m high torii gate (an important cultural property) is one of the three largest wooden torii gates in Japan, along with Kasuga Taisha Shrine (Nara Prefecture) and Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima Prefecture).
It also looks great in photos!
・Take the route bus from JR Tsuruga Station and get off at Kehi Jingumae. It takes about 5 minutes. The price is 200 yen.
・About 5 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC.
Kehi Shrine and Japanese culture experience shops are about a 1-minute walk away.
On March 16, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen opened between Kanazawa Station and Tsuruga Station. Tsuruga Station will be the terminus from both the Tokyo and Kansai areas, and is attracting a lot of attention. Tsuruga is a city of railways and ports, and the Shinkansen opened in the town where the first railway ran on the Sea of Japan side, so it is popular among people other than railway fans. There are many tourist spots scattered around, and after the opening of the mountain-side Japan Heritage Old Hokuriku Line Tunnels Heritage Group, the direct train "Europe-Asia International Express" ran to Tsuruga Port, which developed into one of the leading international ports on the Sea of Japan side. We will continue to offer route buses and tour plans, such as new tourist routes of Japan Heritage on the sea side along the Tsuruga Port Line. Come and go on a trip with exciting experiences beyond your imagination.
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