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Known as a railway and port town, Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture is full of railway heritage tourism, Japan Heritage sites, and local gourmet food such as seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan! The Hokuriku Shinkansen finally opened in Fukui Prefecture on March 16, 2024. In this article, we will introduce a ...

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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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2 days, 1 night (1st day approx. 4 hours, 2nd day approx. 4 hours)

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The Hokuriku Shinkansen finally opened in Fukui Prefecture on March 16, 2024. Pay attention to railway-related tourism in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture!

Railways opened in Japan in 1872, and the first railway to be laid on the Sea of ​​Japan side was Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. Approximately 150 years later, on March 16, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was finally extended from Kanazawa Station to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture. It is currently attracting a lot of attention, and is full of sightseeing spots filled with the history of railways, old and new, and a must-see for railway enthusiasts.

This time, we will head to sightseeing spots using a bus that circulates around Tsuruga City from Tsuruga Station.

Let's go on a 1 night 2 day trip together!

Day 1

Departing from JR Tsuruga Station!

1
Tsuruga Station

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・From JR Tsuruga Station, take the Tsuruga Tour Bus "Sightseeing Course" for about 10 minutes and get off at "Kanegasaki Ryokuchi". 200 yen.
・From JR Tsuruga Station, take the community bus "Matsubara Line" for about 8 minutes and get off at "Kanegasaki Ryokuchi". 200 yen.
・About 7 minutes by taxi from JR Tsuruga Station.

2
Tsuruga Railway Museum

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Approximately 3 minutes walk with Kanegasaki Green Park on your side.

3
Former Tsuruga Port Station Lamp Hut

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It's about a 3 minute walk, and Tsuruga Bay stretches out in front of you.

4
Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum

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About 3 minutes walk.

5
Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse

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Travel by tour bus or community bus.

[Accommodation] Conveniently located near hotels, inns, and guesthouses in Tsuruga City. For dinner, we recommend enjoying seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan!

Check information on accommodations in Tsuruga City

Day 2
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Travel by tour bus or community bus.

6
Tsuruga City Museum

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Travel by tour bus or community bus. Approximately 5 minutes.

7
Kehi Shrine

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There is also a popular shop near Kehi Shrine, about a 1-minute walk from the torii gate, where you can try your hand at wearing Japanese clothing or trying matcha tea.

For more information on Japanese cultural experiences such as Japanese clothing and matcha, please check the article below.

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Take a bus to Tsuruga Station. Approximately 5 minutes.

Arrived at JR Tsuruga Station.

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Tsuruga Station

Click here for recommended gourmet food and souvenirs.

In addition to the model courses we introduced, there are plenty of tourist spots! Please check this out for details.

Furthermore, new sightseeing spots are scheduled to appear in the future! "JR Tsurugako Line Abandoned Line Walk," which is currently a discontinued line. Details such as the content and reservation method will be announced at a later date.

*Currently not accepting reservations.

This time, we introduced sightseeing spots with a railway theme. Since the Hokuriku Shinkansen line was extended to Tsuruga Station on March 16th, it has become very popular and crowded with many customers. ``A journey comparing the history of railways from the past to the present'' is sure to satisfy! Definitely recommended!

For information on how to access Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, please see below.

After the extension, it will be possible to access from Tokyo without changing trains. For details on how to access Tsuruga from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Kanazawa, please refer to the article below.

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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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