[Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture] The Hokuriku Shinkansen will open between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024! The largest on the Japan Sea side! The 75th Lantern Floating and Fireworks Festival

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• Table of Contents
• Access to Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture
• What is the 75th Torou Nagashi and Grand Fireworks Festival?
• Venue for torou nagashi and large fireworks display: Kehi no Matsubara
• First of all, Torou Nagashi (starts from 18:30 every year)
• What is Torou Nagashi?
• Fireworks display launch (usually from 19:30 to 20:30)
• How to access the Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival venues
• Click here for an introduction to recommended gourmet food in Tsuruga.
• For information on recommended sightseeing spots in Tsuruga, please click here.
• Click here for a list of information on Tsuruga City.
• Click here for an introduction to model courses for sightseeing in Tsuruga.
• If you want to enjoy a retro walk in Tsuruga, please click here.
• Click here for an introduction to romantic festivals at Tsuruga's famous cherry blossom viewing spots.
• Click here to learn about the Japanese culture experience of wearing Japanese clothing and matcha in Tsuruga.

Access to Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture

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.

What is the 75th Torou Nagashi and Grand Fireworks Festival?

A summer tradition in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture. A fantastic night unfolds against the backdrop of the famous Kehi Matsubara. The sky is brightly colored by the sky, and one of the largest fireworks on the Sea of ​​Japan side is set off over the sea, creating a spectacular picture scroll of light and sound across the sea and sky.

Venue for torou nagashi and large fireworks display: Kehi no Matsubara

A coast lined with beautiful pine fields. It is a popular beach in the summer.

At night, the entire Tsuruga Bay area is covered in fireworks.

Lay out blue sheets and leisure sheets on the beach and watch.

There is also a paid reserved seating area, such as pipe chairs (advance reservations required).

First of all, Torou Nagashi (starts from 18:30 every year)

*All images of the tower are for illustrative purposes only.

What is Torou Nagashi?

Toro Nagashi is a traditional Japanese event in which lit lanterns are floated into rivers or the sea to mourn the souls of the dead. It was once believed that the spirits of ancestors would ride lanterns down the river, cross the ocean, and return to the afterlife. It is said that the light from the lantern illuminates the darkness and helps keep the spirits of our ancestors from getting lost until they return to the afterlife.

Canoes are sold near the fireworks venue.

On the day of the event, participants purchase a torch at an elementary school near the fireworks venue, and each person takes turns floating it into the ocean from the shore of the beach. The sight of the canoes floating one after another on the water's surface is very magical.

Fireworks display launch (usually from 19:30 to 20:30)

It is one of the largest on the Sea of ​​Japan side, and there are also fireworks launched from barges over the sea, creating an impressive panoramic view!

*All images of fireworks are for illustrative purposes only.

How to access the Toro Nagashi and Fireworks Festival venues

・Shuttle bus service (planned): From around JR Tsuruga Station to the free temporary parking lot

・If using your own car: Please use the temporary parking lot in Tsuruga City.

・By bus: Take the community bus Matsubara Line from JR Tsuruga Station for about 12 to 18 minutes and get off at the Kehi no Matsubara stop. About 5 minutes walk

By taxi: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Tsuruga Station

*On the day of the fireworks display, there will be traffic restrictions depending on the time, and heavy traffic congestion is expected depending on the time. Please leave plenty of time for your trip.

※Rain or shine. Canceled in case of stormy weather. *Paid seats available. Please contact us for details.

Please enjoy the moment of a midsummer night's dream that is sure to move you.

In March 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended to Tsuruga Station, so a large number of passengers are expected.

We recommend that you plan your trip as early as possible.

Click here for an introduction to recommended gourmet food in Tsuruga.

For information on recommended sightseeing spots in Tsuruga, please click here.

Click here for a list of information on Tsuruga City.

Click here for an introduction to model courses for sightseeing in Tsuruga.

If you want to enjoy a retro walk in Tsuruga, please click here.

Click here for an introduction to romantic festivals at Tsuruga's famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

Click here to learn about the Japanese culture experience of wearing Japanese clothing and matcha in Tsuruga.

Check out Tsuruga tourist information!