The historic city of Tsuruga

Historic Tsuruga CityTsuruga
is a port town that has flourished since ancient times as a port of call for the Kitamaebune ships that connected Hokkaido with the capital, and as a gateway to continental culture, and continues to this day as a hub for domestic and international logistics.We would like to introduce some of the recommended tourist spots in Tsuruga City.

Kehi Shrine

Kehi Shrine is said to have been built in the second year of the Taiho era (702), and has been highly regarded by the Imperial Court as the "general guardian deity of the Hokuriku region." The "Kehi Shrine Great Torii" is one of Japan's three largest wooden torii gates, along with the "Kasuga Taisha First Torii" and the "Itsukushima Shrine Great Torii," and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The "Tsuruga Festival (Keisan Festival)" is held over three days in September, marking the end of summer.

Kehi Pine Grove

　
Kehi Matsubara, along with Niji no Matsubara and Sanpo no Matsubara, is one of Japan's three largest pine groves and has been designated a national scenic spot. The spectacular sight of 17,000 red and black pines, each over 200 years old, is a sight to behold. While normally a quiet area, it opens up as a swimming beach in the summer and bustles with activity as a venue for fireworks displays and floating lanterns. Unfortunately, the Tsuruga Festival and fireworks display for 2020 were canceled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we hope to see them take place again next time.

Once the coronavirus situation has calmed down, why not visit Tsuruga's cultural assets and scenic spots?

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