The railway plan back in Meiji 2 was for lines from Shinbashi to Yokohama, and from Kobe to Osaka, Kyoto, and Otsu. Another route was from Tsuruga to Nagahama.
It was a plan to connect the Sea of Japan side and the Pacific side.
The Nagahama-to-Otsu connection made use of water transport on Lake Biwa.
During the Meiji era, developing Hokkaido was a major priority.
Even before the Tsuruga–Nagahama line opened in Meiji 15, the Horonai Railway opened earlier in Meiji 13.
It ran from the Yubari coal mine to Otaru.
Railway construction kept moving forward in Japan, but steam locomotives needed coal.
As the rail network expanded, it also made it possible to gather troops for the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War.
You could say the railways also helped Japan’s economy grow significantly.
At the Tsuruga Railway Museum, you can really feel that kind of romance, too.
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Tsuruga Railway Museum
Discover Tsuruga’s history shaped by the railways.
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Tsuruga Railway Museum in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, is a triangle-roofed building with a nostalgic feel.
This building recreates Tsuruga Port Station, which once thrived as the departure and arrival station for the “Eurasia International Connecting Train,” an important link between Japan and Europe. Today, as a railway museum, it introduces the role Tsuruga has played as a key hub for rail and ports along the Sea of Japan.
Admission is free, and inside you’ll find parts from railway equipment that were actually used, such as tracks and signals. You can also learn about Tsuruga’s railway history in the video corner on the first floor.
Tsuruga has flourished since long ago as a gateway to the Asian continent, and in modern times it developed as a city of railways and ports, including being the first place on the Sea of Japan side where trains ran. You can catch a glimpse of that history here.
The building is illuminated at night, making it a great photo spot with a sense of history.
Highlights
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A museum where you can learn about Tsuruga’s railways.
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The building recreates the former Tsuruga Port Station.
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The building is illuminated at night, making it ideal for commemorative photos.
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A retro building with an eye-catching, pointed triangular roof
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Exhibits include models that railway fans will love
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Learn about Tsuruga’s railway history in depth
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 敦賀鉄道資料館
- Postal Code
- 914-0079
- Address
- 1-25 Minato-machi, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture 914-0079
- Phone
- 0770-21-0056
- Closed on
- Wednesdays (or the next weekday if it falls on a holiday), December 29–January 3
- Hours
- 9:00am–5:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- Approx. 7 minutes by car from “Tsuruga” Station (JR Hokuriku Main Line)
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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