Tsuruga/Fukui: Private Customizable Tour with Local Guide
- Feel the sea breeze as you stroll along the waterfront at Tsuruga Port
- Visit the Kehi Jingu Shrine and walk under one of Japan’s great torii gates
- Explore the Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse and its maritime exhibits
- Learn about Tsuruga's role as a humanitarian gateway during WWII
- Enjoy fresh seafood at the Tsuruga Fish Market or a local restaurant
What to expect
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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