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Tourist spots in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture are open as usual despite the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

Tourist spots in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture are open as usual despite the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

2024.04.04

Although the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred on January 1, 2024, as of January 11, 2024, tourist spots in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture are open as usual. We look forward to welcoming everyone.

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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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Latest information on Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture

Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, observed a seismic intensity of 4 on the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, but the tourist spots introduced in this article are open as usual. Click here for information on the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Recommended sightseeing spots in Tsuruga

Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture, known as a railway and port town, is full of railway heritage tourism, Japan heritage sites (Meganebashi, former Owada Bank headquarters), and local gourmet food such as seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan. The Hokuriku Shinkansen finally opened in Fukui Prefecture on March 16, 2024. It can be accessed from Tokyo without transferring.

If you want to enjoy cherry blossoms and festivals in Tsuruga

During the cherry blossom season from late March to early April, the Hanakae Festival is held at Kanegasaki Shrine. It is a romantic festival where men and women who visited Kanazaki Shrine to view the cherry blossoms said to each other, ``Let's exchange flowers,'' and expressed their feelings by exchanging cherry blossom twigs. For more information on the festival, please check the article below.

Recommended gourmet food in Tsuruga

In Tsuruga, where you can enjoy seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan, there are many recommended local gourmet dishes. For more information on local gourmet food, please check the article below.

Experience Japanese culture in Tsuruga!

Introducing a trip where you can experience Japanese culture such as Japanese clothing (yukata) and matcha! Please check the article below for details.

How to access Tsuruga

Please check the article below for information on how to access Tsuruga from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Kanazawa. The Hokuriku Shinkansen line is scheduled to be extended on March 16, 2024, and after the extension, it will be possible to access the area from Tokyo without changing trains.

Please come to Tsuruga, “a town of railways and ports”

Tsuruga City continues to operate vigorously despite the earthquake. Throughout the year, you can enjoy railway heritage and enjoy seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan. We look forward to seeing you.

Check Tsuruga City tourist information on the official website

Fukui Railway Co., Ltd.

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Fukui Railway Co., Ltd.

Fukui

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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