Fukui Prefecture Kelp Commercial and Industrial Cooperative Association

Tsuruga has been a busy port since ancient times, serving as the main route for transporting products from Hokkaido and Tohoku to Kyoto and Osaka, and as the largest gathering port for ingredients and goods. One of the most sought-after ingredients was kelp, and its craftsmanship is still passed down in Tsuruga today. Tsuruga is one of the leading kelp processing areas in the country, producing about 80% of the total handmade konbu. The techniques are supported by craftsmen in the city, and you can experience kelp oystering while being taught by a craftsman how to use a knife in a way that machines cannot.