Tsuruga City

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Tsuruga City, the gateway to the Reinan area, has long flourished as a vital port town. Known as the "Port of Humanity," it has a moving history of welcoming Polish orphans and Jewish refugees. The city features a nostalgic port area with Red Brick Warehouses and Kehi Jingu Shrine, the guardian of Hokuriku. At "Nihonkai Sakana-machi," one of the largest fish markets on the coast, visitors can savor incredibly fresh seafood. It is a captivating base city where history, culture, and gastronomy intersect.

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TSURUGA WAKASA ーFUKUIー

Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation

Tsuruga City

Address: 1-1-5 Kagura-cho, Tsuruga-shi, Fukui
Website: https://tsuruga-kanko.jp/
Operator: Tsuruga Tourism Association

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Nihonkai Sakana-machi
Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse
Kehi Jingu Shrine

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Nihonkai Sakana-machi

One of the largest seafood markets on the Sea of Japan coast, featuring freshly caught crab, shrimp, and more directly from Tsuruga Port. You can enjoy seafood bowls and sushi at the on-site restaurants. The energetic atmosphere with vendors calling out is the heart of Fukui’s vibrant food scene.

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Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse

Built in 1905, these nostalgic brick warehouses are a symbol of Tsuruga Port. They now house a massive diorama museum recreating the town's history and restaurants serving local Fukui ingredients. It’s a photogenic spot where history and modern leisure meet by the sea breeze.

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Kehi Jingu Shrine

Known as the supreme guardian of the Hokuriku region, this ancient shrine features a magnificent 11-meter red torii gate, one of the three largest in Japan. It’s a sacred site where history weighs heavy and offers a peaceful space to pray for safe travels and touch Japanese spiritual culture.

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