Tsuruga/Fukui: Private Customizable Tour with Local Guide

Begin your tour at the Kehi Jingu Shrine, one of Japan’s three great torii gates. Walk under the massive wooden structure and explore a serene forested shrine complex. Continue to the Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse, a beautifully preserved site that now hosts cafés, local art shops, and maritime exhibits. Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the waterfront with sea breezes and a view of passing ships. Next, learn about Tsuruga's unique role as a humanitarian gateway at the Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum. Hear the inspiring story of Jewish refugees who arrived here during WWII thanks to Chiune Sugihara’s transit visas. Finish with a visit to the Tsuruga Fish Market or a local seafood restaurant to enjoy specialties like grilled mackerel (saba) or seasonal crab, caught fresh from the Sea of Japan.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   1 hour

   Known as the "North Gate of Hokuriku," this shrine features one of Japan's three largest wooden Torii gates. It is a powerful spiritual site with over 1,300 years of history.

2. 2

   Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse

   1 hour

   These historic brick buildings date back to 1905. Today, they house a massive railway diorama depicting Tsuruga's past and several charming restaurants.

3. 3

   Port Of Humanity Tsuruga Museum

   1 hour

   This museum tells the moving story of "Polish Orphans" and "Jewish Refugees" who arrived at Tsuruga Port with "Sugihara Visas." It is a place of deep historical significance and humanity.

4. 4

   Nihonkai Sakana Machi

   2 hours

   One of the largest seafood markets on the Sea of Japan coast. Enjoy a fresh seafood bowl for lunch and explore dozens of stalls selling local specialties and dried fish.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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