Tsuruga/Fukui: Private Customizable Tour with Local Guide

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Japan Together

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Entrance fees (for yourself)

Itinerary

Stop 1

one 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.
Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse

one hour

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

one hour Admission not included

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.
Nihonkai Sakana Machi

2 hours Admission not included

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.