Tsuruga/Fukui: Private Customizable Tour with Local Guide
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking guide
What's not
- Private transportation
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees (for yourself)
Itinerary
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.
These historic brick buildings date back to 1905. Today, they house a massive railway diorama depicting Tsuruga's past and several charming restaurants.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel Japan Together
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 64% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 412 of 1684.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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