From Tsuruga Port Private Car Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Welcome to Tsuruga Port, your gateway to Fukui Prefecture. From this modern cruise terminal, we begin a comfortable private car journey to some of the region’s most remarkable cultural and natural attractions.

   Passes by

2. Dinosaur Station Fukui” usually refers to Fukui Station, the main railway station in Fukui Prefecture, which has become famous for its dinosaur-themed displays and animatronic dinosaurs. Fukui is known as Japan’s “Dinosaur Kingdom” because many important dinosaur fossils have been discovered in the prefecture, and the station was designed to showcase that identity.

   15 min

3. 名勝 養浩館庭園 (Yokokan Garden) is one of Fukui's most beautiful traditional Japanese gardens. It was originally built in the Edo period as a villa and retreat for the Matsudaira family, the feudal lords of the Fukui Domain. Today it is designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty (名勝) by the Japanese government.

   1 hAdmission included

4. 越前そば道場 (Echizen Soba Dojo) is a hands-on soba-making experience facility in Fukui Prefecture where visitors can learn how to make traditional Echizen Soba, one of Fukui's most famous local specialties.

   2 h

5. This is an option. Please let us know if you are interested in making Washi paper. Echizen Washi Village is the birthplace of traditional Japanese handmade paper with a history spanning over 1,500 years. This craft village preserves the legacy of Echizen papermaking, where artisans continue to create high-quality washi prized by artists, calligraphers, and even emperors. At the Washi no Sato complex, you can visit workshops, galleries, and museums that showcase the beauty and versatility of washi. Hands-on experiences allow visitors to try papermaking themselves, making for a memorable souvenir. Surrounded by peaceful countryside, Echizen Washi Village offers a unique opportunity to connect with Japan’s heritage of craftsmanship and creativity.

   1 hAdmission included

6. 気比の松原 (Kehi no Matsubara Pine Grove) is one of Japan's most famous coastal pine forests, located in the city of Tsuruga. It is recognized as one of the Three Great Pine Groves of Japan, alongside Miho no Matsubara and Niji no Matsubara.

   30 min

7. We will end of the tour at Tsuruga cruise terminal or anywhere around Tsuruga area.

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Japan, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 167% above the median of the 155 day trips we list in Japan, outside the cities.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.