Port of Tsuruga

Overview

The Port of Tsuruga is a harbor on Tsuruga Bay in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture. It is counted as one of the three main ports on the Sea of Japan, and is designated a major port under the Port and Harbor Act and a special port under the Port Regulations Act. Its port manager is Fukui Prefecture.

Highlights

• ●One of the three main ports on the Sea of Japan
• ●A harbor facing Tsuruga Bay
• ●The Honko district dating from the port's opening
• ●The Shinko district built on reclaimed land

History

The port is divided into the Honko district, which dates from when the port first opened, and the Shinko district, developed on reclaimed land in the Mariyama district of Tsuruga. It has been designated a major port under the Port and Harbor Act and a special port under the Port Regulations Act.

Map

35.6500, 136.0500 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Sense the port's history in the Honko district
2. 2Gaze over Tsuruga Bay from the quay
3. 3Move toward the Shinko district in Mariyama
4. 4Head into central Tsuruga for a stroll

Did you know?

💡 Counted as one of the three main ports on the Sea of Japan, it is made up of two areas: the Honko district and the Shinko district in the Mariyama area.

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