History / Culture / Tour Spots in Tsuruga / Mikata Five Lakes Area
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- Kehi-jingu Shrine
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4.0190 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Akebonochou 11-68
- Location of the scenic spots from “Narrow Road to the Interior”, Kehi-jingu Shrine is a shrine of Echizen serving the Hokuriku Road and is located in Tsuruga City in Fukui Prefecture. The primary god worshipped there is Izasawake-no-mikoto, who oversees food, and has long been worshipped as a god for protecting all of life (food, shelter, clothing), particularly in seafaring, and fishing. There are many sites to see, such as the large torii gate (Important Cultural Property), the “old man” Noh masks, Sarutahiko masks (both Cultural Properties) and the eucalyptus trees (Natural Monuments for Tsuruga City). Approximately 10 minutes via Tsuruga Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
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Kehi Shrine, which is the first shrine of Echizen (actual Fukui prefecture), is the main tourist attraction in Tsuruga. If you go to Tsuruga, you shouldn’t miss this shrine. The precinct is vast and...
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- Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum
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4.571 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Kanegasakichou 1-44-1
- This museum is a valuable resource which houses exhibits relating to the landing of Jewish refugees escaping from the Nazi regime in Germany and Polish orphans rescued from Siberia clutching “Visas for Life” issued by Chiune Sugihara, the acting Japanese Consul in Kaunas, Lithuania. Visitors can hear recordings of Chiune Sugihara’s voice and see watches and visas left behind by the refugees among other things.
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It is a newly opened museum, a MUST if in the area. It is not the small old museum they had before. It is an EXCELLENT museum, telling the story of the Jews who escaped certain death from Nazi...
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- Tsuruga Railway Museum (Former Tsuruga Port Station Building)
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4.064 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Tsuruga-shi Minatomachi 1-25
- A museum located within Kanegasaki Ryokuchi Park in Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City. The building is a reproduction of the departure and arrival station for the Europe-Asia International Express that ran from Tokyo to Tsuruga Port. Inside the museum are exhibits on the history of Tsuruga's railways as well as actual railway materials and models.
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Tsuruga was once a gateway to Europe, and people took a ship to Vladivostok from the terminal which was once located near this museum. That’s why Tsuruga was one of the first places where railroad...
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- Kanegasakigu Shrine
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3.544 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Kanegasakichou 1-4
- This shrine, famous for its Flower-Exchanging Festival held at the beginning of April each year, is popular as the shrine of love. Flower-Exchanging is thought to have begun around 1907. These days, the festival lasts 10 days and it is said that originally men and women who visited the shrine to see the cherry blossoms called out “Let’s exchange flowers.” to each other and exchanged small branches of blossoms to communicate their feelings.
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This shrine, which was built after Meiji Restoration, is dedicated to two prices of Emperor Godaigo and other personages of the southern court. It is located on Mt. Kanegasaki, which is well known...
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- Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle Historical Museum
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3.09 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho Sagaki 25-2
- This history museum is located a short bus ride from Mihama Station on the JR Obama Line towards Tsuruga before a five-minute walk from the Sagakiguchi bus stop in Mikata County, Fukui Prefecture. The museum, which opened in 2009, features exhibits about the ruins of Kuniyoshi Castle, a mountain castle from Japan's warring states period, as well as about the historical townscape of Sagaki, its castle town. In the museum the relocated main building and its reception room of the old Tanabe Handai family residence are set up to be displayed. The museum holds a variety of seasonal exhibitions in its entrance hall. Other exhibits include videos about the history of Kuniyoshi Castle and the town as well as a variety of historical materials and artifacts.
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若狭国吉城歴史資料館は、国登録有形文化財の旧田辺半太夫家住宅が移築されたものです。JAF割引を使い50円で入館しました。展示室は小さな1室で、国吉城と佐柿の450年の歴史について展示されていました。展示品が少なく感じましたが、入館料からしてそれなりだと思います。
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- Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum
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4.017 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Torihama 122-12-1
- A park located along National Route 162 in Torihama, Wakasa Town, Mikatakaminaka County. The park is on the shore of Lake Mikata and within you'll find sites such as the Jomon plaza where a classic pit dwelling has been recreated. In the Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum, also located within the park, they have archeological materials on display dating back to the Jomon period including artifacts excavated from the Torihama Shell Mound.
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If you like historical stuffs you might like it . The staff is very friendly and their is a lot of things too see too. There are also corner that you can make you own neckless. It is a good place to...
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- Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse
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- Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Kanegasakichou 4-1
- The Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse was designed by a foreign engineer in 1905, and its North building, South building and brick walls were registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property in 2009. It is a place to meet nostalgia and get a sense for the port atmosphere. You can enjoy Tsuruga history in the Diorama Building, fancy dining on Tsuruga seafood in the restaurant building, and strolls amid the sea breeze in the open garden. Seven minutes by car via Tsuruga Interchange on Hokuriku Expressway.
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- Fukui Atomic Energy Science Museum 'At Home'
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3.510 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Yoshiko 37-1
- A fun amusement and learning center of atomic power and energy, the Fukui Atomic Energy Science Museum ‘At Home’ features interactive displays, an outdoor science square, the exciting promenade and adjacent atomic power monitoring center, as well as the “At Theater” with fun games and quizzes. There are also learning programs, and events like virtual power plant tours.
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敦賀市総合運動公園に行ったのですが、4月上旬は市民以外はほとんど利用不可だったので急遽こちらへ。前情報なくいきましたが、屋内では各種電気(主に原子力)についてのゲームができ、外はちょっとした規模の公園になってますので子供もそれなりに楽しめました。 利用料は無料なので、「これが原子力マネーの力か」と大人はくだらないことしか考えませんが、安く遊べるという意味では非地元民にとってはうらやましい施設でした...
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- Wakasa Saba Kaido Kumagawa-Juku Shiryokan (Archives Museum)
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4.56 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Kumagawa 30-4-2
- A museum in Kumagawa, Wakasa Town, Mikatakaminaka County. The museum is in the former village office building, which was built in 1940. On display are historical materials related to the Wakasa Kumagawa-Juku post town, which is a registered Group of Traditional Buildings, and the Saba Highway which passed through it.
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元々は熊川村役場だった建物。現在は熊川宿の資料館です。館長さんが訪問客一人ひとりに声をかけ、熊川宿や鯖街道の歴史などを詳しく教えてくださいました。熊川宿は重要伝統的建造物群保存地区に指定されていますが、そこに至るまでの苦労なども教えてくださいました。建物の外観を復元するだけでも数千万円かかるそうです。やはり、街並みの保存、管理は地元の方々の並々ならぬ努力によって維持されていることがよく理解できまし...
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- Minato Tsuruga Yama Kaikan
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- Fukui Tsuruga-shi Aioicho 7-6
- A museum located along Hakubutsukan-dori Street in Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City. Three of the six floats that are paraded through town in September as part of the Kehi Jingu Shrine's Tsuruga Festival are displayed on a rotating system. Also on display are dolls depicting samurai warriors and examples of armor and helmets as well as an exhibition corner dedicated to Otani Yoshitsugu, former lord of Tsuruga Castle.
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- Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum
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- Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Torihama 122-12-1
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- Mihama Nuclear Power PR Center
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4.53 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho Nyu
- An exhibition hall along Prefectural Route 141 in Nyu, Mihama, Mikata. It's located opposite the Kansai Electric Power Company Mihama Nuclear Power Plant. On display are videos and models that explore the themes of nuclear power generation, nuclear power plant safety measures, radiation, and energy mixing. There's also a cafe overlooking the sea and a shop selling specialty goods.
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半島の先にある原発の、橋を渡る手前にあります。 原子炉容器の1/3縮尺の模型、格納容器の模型などあり、興味のある方なら面白いでしょう。福島の事故の反省に基づき、安全の為の取り組みについての説明もたくさんありました。 原寸大の原子炉容器を模した部屋では発電手順を示すビデオ上映もありましたが、デジタルで良いので、見学者が制御棒などを操作して変化を見られる装置とかがあれば、もっと楽しめるかな？と思いまし...
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- Kami-Warabe Washi Paper Doll Museum
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4.01 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Tsuruga-shi Aioicho 13-14
- A museum located along Hakubutsukan-dori Street in Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City. On display are the works of the paper doll creator Takagi Eiko. The paper dolls recreate the motifs of classical styles of play, the scenery of the four seasons, and folklores amongst other designs, allowing you to feel the nostalgia of Japan's good old days. They also hold classes teaching you to play with paper and create objects such as origami.
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敦賀博物館通りにある小さな町屋の資料館。 1フロアの中にもうすぐ100歳に辿り着こうとする高木栄子の紙人形が所狭しと展示されている。 最近の作品は紙人形というよりもうジオラマと言って良い。 最近の自転車屋の新作には感動を覚え、生きる勇気を貰える。
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- Mikata Ishi-kanzeon Temple
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- Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Mikata 22-1
- A temple in Mikata, Wakasa, Mikata-kaminaka. It enshrines a statue of the Kannon that Kobo Daishi is said to have carved in only one night. Also called the One-Handed Kannon as just the right hand has been carved, it is believed to bring blessings to those with limb problems.
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- Kumagawa Guard House
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- Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Kumagawa 18-2
- A historical building in Kumagawa, Wakasa Town, Mikatakaminaka County. It's located within the Wakasa-Kumagawa-Juku, which is a registered Group of Traditional Buildings by the Japanese government. The building was used as a guardhouse for the post town and has been completely restored. Inside are displays with figures of government officials and tools that would have been used in the guardhouse.
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- Ruins of Kanegasaki Fort
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- Fukui Tsuruga-shi Kanegasakicho
- A historical site in Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City. This is the site of an ancient battlefield where in 1336 Nitta Yoshisada fought against the Ashikaga army in an attempt to protect the sons of Emperor Godaigo, Prince Tsunenaga (aka Tsuneyoshi) and Prince Takanaga (aka Takayoshi). Kanegasaki Fort is also the location where Toyotomi Hideyoshi led the rearguard to rescue Oda Nobunaga after Nobunaga had attacked Echizen Asakura and was betrayed by Oumi Asai. It has been designated as a National Historic Site.
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- Saifukuji Temple
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- Fukui Tsuruga-shi Hara 13-7
- A temple in Hara, Tsuruga city. The temple is one of the famous Jodo sect temples founded by the monk Ryonyo and many of the temple buildings including the viewing hall, Amitabha hall, and writing room have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. The vast 4,600 square meter writing room garden has been described as the Amitabha Pure Land on earth and is designated as one of Japan's Places of Scenic Beauty. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery especially during the fall season with the changing colors.
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- Tsuruga Nuclear Power Pavilion Visitor Center
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- Fukui Tsuruga-shi Myojincho 1
- An exhibition hall located along Prefectural Route 141 in Myojin-cho, Tsuruga City. There are a variety of exhibits teaching about nuclear power generation, including the power generation mechanism at Tsuruga Power Station, radiation and waste disposal, and an exhibition introducing wild birds and fish that live in the surrounding area. There's also an open-air lawn playground with play equipment looking over the power plant.
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- Tsuruga Municipal Museum
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3.524 Reviews - Leisure / Hobbies
- Fukui Tsuruga-shi Aioicho 7-8
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旧大和田銀行本店の建物が博物館に。すぐ隣にある山車会館の前に立つ像は、この銀行の頭取大和田氏。建物は大理石仕様で、窓の鉄格子がなければ西洋の宮殿のよう。特筆すべき展示は、一階にある立石岬の灯台のレンズ 、フランス製だ。日本人による最初の洋式灯台でもある。二階では、当時としてはハイレベルな家具などの調度品が備わった貴賓室だ。３階では、北陸地方では当時珍しかったエレベーターがある。他には近代絵画や民俗...
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- Tentokuji Temple
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3.514 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Tentokuji 38-3
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今からおよそ1300年前の加賀の白山を開いた泰澄大師が当地宝篋ケ嶽に上り、馬頭観音像一躯を刻んで山腹の岩窟に安置し去ったことを以て寺の起こりとしているそうです又 北条政子が源頼朝の菩提を祈る法華堂を建立寄進したそうで 何れにしろ歴史と由緒のあるお寺の様です 瓜割の滝は天徳寺の境内にあたる様です
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