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Nishiura Coast, located on the western side of Tsuruga Bay, is an area offering beautiful scenery perfect for a drive. The renowned poet Matsuo Basho himself stayed at Nishiura's Iroga Beach as the conclusion to his "Oku no Hosomichi" journey, leav…

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Sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will find our comprehensive facilities satisfying. Featuring tennis courts, soccer fields, softball fields, a grand golf course, and a convention hall, with BBQ facilities also available. Enjoy plenty of f…

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The Kinome Old Road, which once served as the gateway to the Hokuriku region, has been traveled by numerous historical figures including Murasaki Shikibu and Matsuo Basho on the road to Imajo.

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In 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, a group of imperial loyalists advocating expulsion of foreigners, raised arms to petition the Imperial Court. They were captured and executed in Tsuruga the following year. The graves of the Mito martyrs, including th…

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Nestled halfway up Mt. Aoba, Nakayama-dera Temple is the first temple of the Hokuriku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. Its main hall and Kongo Rikishi statues are designated as Important Cultural Properties by the national government. From the templ…

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It is one of the few Nakamoto-san temples of the Rinzai School’s Kennin-ji branch in Wakasa and serves as the 31st pilgrimage site on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. The temple also offers zazen meditation experiences to refresh th…

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Magoji Temple, the second temple in the Hokuriku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, is said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku, and its principal image—a wooden seated statue of Bato Kannon—is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japa…

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Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa Uminpia, a tourist resort facility with an appealing location overlooking Obama Bay. Enjoy a relaxing time with your family in guest rooms that all feature ocean views. Additionally, the spa adjacent to the hotel is fre…

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Grown at the foot of Mt. Aoba, where there are significant temperature fluctuations, these sweet strawberries are sold at farm stands and supermarkets. Strawberry picking is also popular.

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Since ancient times, this region has been known as a "food-producing province," supplying the imperial court with salt and seafood. It boasts an abundance of delicious fish and shellfish, such as Wakasa flounder and Wakasa pufferfish…

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Adjacent to the city center about 2 km from JR Tsuruga Station, you can experience a familiar natural landscape that evokes nostalgia, where medaka fish and diving beetles inhabit the small stream and fireflies flit about in summer. Over 2,000 spec…

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This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores.For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from Mo…

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This is a beach where you can spend time peacefully. There's also a campground nearby where you can enjoy yourself.The beach will be open for swimming in 2024.The opening period will be from mid-July to the end of August.Please note that the be…

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3-minute walk from JR Tsuruga Station. 5-minute drive from Tsuruga Interchange. 1-minute walk to a convenience store. We offer a safe, comfortable, and clean hotel at reasonable prices.

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Summer brings crowds of beachgoers to Wakasa Bay. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor delicious local fish at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?

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Founded in 1962, Hotel Tsuruya has provided a relaxing space since my grandmother's generation, cherishing warm, home-like connections. Aiming for hospitality that earns the words "I'm back," we offer rooms featuring traditional c…

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1-minute walk from JR Tsuruga Station. Handmade breakfast buffet and large bath. A lodging-focused hotel pursuing convenience and comfort.

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Kamo Shrine is located in Nata-sho, Ooi Town. It is said to have been established in 1348 (the 4th year of the Jōwa era), and records indicate it underwent renovations around the middle of the Edo period. Unique folk customs not seen elsewhere are …

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This temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō. In the early Heian period (794-1185), it became an imperial temple commissioned by Emperor Murakami, and its name is said to derive from the era name T…

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With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Tsuruga Station in March 2024, Tsuruga Station will become the starting point for trains bound for Kanazawa, Tokyo, the Kansai region, and the Chukyo region, as well as the terminus for these routes. Span…

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