Tsuruga Attractions

Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum tells moving refugee stories from the 1920s and 1940s, showing how Tsuruga became a symbol of compassion through daring diplomatic acts.

Kehi Jingu Shrine features a towering 11-meter gate ranked among Japan’s top three, plus peaceful grounds and rich history as the Hokuriku Region’s guardian shrine since 702.

Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse blends history and charm with a vintage train diorama, seaside views, cozy cafés, and shops—all set in two beautifully restored 1905 port buildings.

Tsuruga Railway Museum shows how Tsuruga connected Japan’s coasts and Europe through rail, with exhibits inside a recreated early 1900s port station full of railway history.

Kanegasaki-gu Shrine offers cherry blossoms, ocean views, and a romantic atmosphere where visitors pray for love, all on a historic hill tied to a 14th-century battle.

Kehi no Matsubara Pine Grove offers stunning pine forests, sea views, and a long white-sand beach—perfect for peaceful walks along one of Japan’s top pine landscapes.

Tsuruga Municipal Museum blends town history and local art inside a charming former bank, complete with its original vault, counters, and multi-level spaces to explore.

Minato Tsuruga Yama Museum showcases stunning festival floats, samurai armor, and the seafaring history that brought prosperity to Tsuruga during the feudal era.