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Tsuruga
Spend a half‑day in Tsuruga as a Shinkansen stop; see Kehi Shrine and the pine beach, then continue onward.
Tsuruga is a small port city on the Sea of Japan, the southern terminus of the Hokuriku Shinkansen and a gateway for ferries. Its main sights – Kehi Shrine, the pine‑grove beach and Leiji Matsumoto statues – are clustered near the station, making a half‑day visit feasible.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airport
- KMQ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tsuruga110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tsuruga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyTsuruga is a low‑risk city; standard precautions apply, especially on beaches in summer.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKMQ Komatsu Airport.
- Getting aroundcheckWalk or use local bus from Tsuruga Station to most attractions; the pine beach and shrine are within easy reach, but check routes for exact distances.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within city¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBusiness hotel room (double), a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel room (double), a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel room (double), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥9,500 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KMQ Komatsu Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tsuruga: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or use local bus from Tsuruga Station to most attractions; the pine beach and shrine are within easy reach, but check routes for exact distances.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Obama
goDoor to door: ≈45 min (check)
JR Hokuriku Line, about 30 min (check)
Coastal town with historic castle ruins.
Sabae
goDoor to door: ≈35 min (check)
JR Hokuriku Line, about 20 min (check)
Known for eyeglass industry and historic streets.
Fukui
goDoor to door: ≈1 h (check)
JR Hokuriku Line, about 45 min (check)
Prefectural capital with museums and dinosaur museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tsuruga Station area
Convenient for train arrivals; a few business hotels within 5 min walk.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–¥8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–¥12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥6,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Shinkansen ticket Tokyo–Tsuruga (one way, reserved)1 × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Local bus day pass1 × ¥500 | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,650 |
| Trip total≈ ¥29,150 per person per day, bed included | ¥29,150≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and Shinkansen passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Sushi bowl (sea‑of‑Japan fish) | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus ride within city | ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules vary; check the Shin‑Nihonkai Ferry timetable before planning a sea trip.
- Limited English signage beyond the station; carry a translation app.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shinkansen Tokyo → Tsuruga (reserved): about ¥12,000–¥15,000 (≈ US$85–110), 3 h 8 min
- Local bus Tsuruga station → Kehi no Matsubara: ≈¥200–¥300
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the bathroom? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tsuruga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Tsuruga if arriving late on the Shinkansen; local hotels near the station are affordable.
- Combine with a ferry to Hokkaido for a multi‑day coastal itinerary.
Sources
- officialTsuruga city official website
- secondaryShin‑Nihonkai Ferry
- secondaryJR West – Limited Express Thunderbird
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tsuruga, revision 4880465 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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