West Kansai Corridor

Tsuruga, in southern Fukui Prefecture, is a historic port city and the new terminal station of the Hokuriku Shinkansen since March 2024. Once a key hub on the Kitamaebune shipping route and later a departure point for European travelers, Tsuruga's port has shaped its development over centuries. Today, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and attractions like the Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, reflecting its storied past.