Tsuruga City Sightseeing Map
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Recommended spots + Experiences
General groups
Educational organizations
1.Tsuruga Station
(JR・Hokuriku Shinkansen lines)
Departure and arrival point for Shinkansen, JR lines, and buses. There is a tourist loop bus, the Gurutto Tsuruga Shuyu Bus, which visits the main sightseeing spots.
Tsuruga City Community Bus WEB
2.TSURUGA POLT SQUARE otta
A new spot in front of Tsuruga Station lined with souvenir shops, gourmet food, cafes, and events held throughout the year.
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3.Chienamiki
This modern bookstore resembles a maze of bookshelves, with many books related to Tsuruga.
Chienamiki WEB
4.Kehi Jingu Shrine +
Kagura Shotengai wooden talisman
This Important Cultural Property is one of Japan's three greatest wooden torii gates. Get a wooden talisman with your favorite words written on it from each store in Kagura’s Shopping District, and get a goshuin prayer seal on it at Kehi Shrine.
Kehi Jingu Shrine WEB
5.Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse
Built in 1905, this historic building is now a museum with one of the largest dioramas in Japan, measuring 27.6m by 7.5m, which depicts the prewar Tsuruga townscape. It also has a restaurant, cafe, and souvenir shop.
Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse WEB
6.Tsuruga Europe-ken
Tsuruga's most popular local gourmet
Europe-ken's pork cutlet dipped in sauce on rice is a beloved local dish from Tsuruga, and famous as a popular dish in Fukui Prefecture.
Europe-ken Tsuruga MAP
7.Kelp Sheet Grating Experience
This unique food culture is registered as a Japanese heritage that dates back to the Edo period. Work with a traditional craftsman in this Oboro kelp hand-shaving workshop.
Kelp Sheet Grating Experience
8. Kanegasaki Park
A symbol of scenic beauty and cultural significance, in this green area you can enjoy a panoramic view of Tsuruga Port from the boardwalk built along the sea. There is also projection mapping at night!
Tsuruga Tourism Association｜Kanegasaki Park9. Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum
The only port in Japan that accepted Polish orphans in the 1920s and Jewish refugees in the 1940s. A museum that conveys historical facts to future generations.
Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum WEB
10.Hanakae Festival (Flower-Exchanging Festival)
A love festival held at Kanegasaki Shrine in spring. The tradition began when men and women who liked each other exchanged cherry blossoms.
Event period: Late March to early April
11.Miraie Illumination
The largest illumination in Hokuriku
The entire Kanegasaki park area facing the port comes alive with illuminations, creating an enchanting space.
Event period: Early Nov ～ late Dec
12.Lantern floating and big fireworks festival
Lantern floating and fireworks festival is held during the Obon period. The lanterns decorating the sea and the brilliant fireworks in the sky are a magical sight.
Event date: August 16th
Lantern Floating and Fireworks Festival
13.Tsuruga Festival
The Tsuruga Festival, which heralds the arrival of autumn, is famous as a historical annual event in Hokuriku. A parade of gorgeous floats and mikoshi shrines are paraded throughout the city.
Event period: Early Sep
14.Saffron-Yu bath
This retro public bath has an old-fashioned atmosphere and is just 12 mins walk from Tsuruga Station.
Saffron-Yu bath MAP
15.Rela Port・Tsuruga Kirameki Hot Spring
A natural hot spring with a panoramic view of Tsuruga. The walkable pool also uses hot spring water. After taking a bath, you can relax in the spacious rest area.
Rela Port・Tsuruga Kirameki Hot Spring WEB
16.New Sunpia Tsuruga Ice Arena
An indoor Ice-skating rink attached to the New Sunpia hotel. Instructors are available for first-timers and the rink can also be reserved for private tours.
New Sunpia Tsuruga WEB
17.Sea of Japan Fish Market
Fish Market brimming with fresh fish from the Sea of Japan and many specialties from Tsuruga. You can taste a variety of fish while you shop, and there are also restaurants offering popular fresh seafood rice bowls.
Sea of Japan Fish Market WEB
18.Saifukuji Temple｜Important Cultural Property
One of the most famous temples of the Jodo sect, founded by Ryonyo Shonin in 1368 at the request of Emperor Gokogon. The garden has been designated as a national scenic spot and the temple as an important cultural property.
Saifukuji Temple WEB
19.Pine Tree Park | Kehi no Matsubara
Kehi no Matsubara is one of Japan's three greatest pine groves, and also a popular beach in the summer. Throughout the year many people enjoy walking through the beautiful pine trees.
Kehi no Matsubara WEB
20.Tsuruga Fugu (Blowfish)
Tsuruga Fugu is a brand fish that has been cultivated in Tsuruga. This delicious blowfish is firm with a sweet-taste, and fugu sashimi (tessa) and fugu hotpot (tecchiri) are popular dishes.
Tsuruga Tourism Association｜Tsuruga Fugu WEB
21.Tsuruga Madai (Red Sea Bream)
Tsuruga Madai is a brand fish of Tsuruga. The red sea bream is raised on highly nutritious feed in the rapidly changing temperatures of the Sea of Japan, making it popular for its quality, color, and taste.
Tsuruga Tourism Association｜ Tsuruga Madai WEB
22.Red Sea Bream Pole-and-Line Fishing
Pole-and-line fishing for Tsuruga red sea bream at a specialized sea-fishing pond. You can also learn to prepare the fish you caught yourself.
Red Sea Bream Pole-and-Line Fishing Experiences
23. Mizushima, Hawaii in Hokuriku
An uninhabited island floating on the Tsuruga Peninsula. This beautiful beach is known as “the Hawaii of the Hokuriku Region” and can be accessed by ferry only during the summer.
Tsuruga City Irohama Tourist Information WEB
24.Beach Cleaning Experience
Clean Tsuruga beach with TEAM CLEAN BLUE. An environmental workshop that allows you to help clean up the local beach, while finding all sorts of things that have been washed ashore.
Beach Cleaning Experience
