It feels very clean and comfortable, with a pretty modern design while still keeping some local character. The station isn’t big, and the layout is very easy to follow, so it’s hard to get lost.
There’s a bus stop and taxi area right outside, which makes getting around really convenient. There are also a few restaurants and souvenir shops nearby where you can buy local dried seafood or sweets.
If you come in winter, you’ll see lots of travelers transferring here on their way to go skiing or visit hot springs, and the overall atmosphere feels very relaxed. If you’re heading to Fukui or the Lake Biwa area, this is a great stopover point.
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Tsuruga Station
A starting point for travel in Hokuriku, served by four rail lines including the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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A gateway to the Hokuriku region, Tsuruga Station is served by four lines: the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Main Line, Obama Line, and Hapi-line Fukui Line. The Hokuriku Shinkansen, which previously terminated at Kanazawa, was extended to Tsuruga Station in spring 2024 and now ends here.
The station has three levels: the 1st floor is for the limited express platforms for the Thunderbird and Shirasagi conventional lines, the 2nd floor is the ticket gates and transfer concourse, and the 3rd floor is the Shinkansen platform. The interior of the Shinkansen platform was designed with ships in mind, creating a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood. From the platform, you can look out over Tsuruga Bay, and on clear days, you can also see Mizushima, known as the “Hawaii of Hokuriku.”
Tickets can be purchased at the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office, Midori ticket machines, and Midori ticket machine Plus, with ticket pickup available for EX, e5489, and Ekinet bookings. Outside the ticket gates, you’ll find Ekiren rental cars and coin lockers, and the nearby local bus stops make it easy to get around central Tsuruga and nearby sightseeing areas.
Highlights
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Served by four lines, including the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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The easy-to-understand floor layout makes transfers smooth.
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Enjoy views of Tsuruga Bay from the 3rd-floor Shinkansen platform.
Photos
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The exterior is inspired by the shimmering surface of Tsuruga Bay. Courtesy of JR West
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, there are.
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Is there free Wi-Fi inside the station?
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Yes, there is.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 敦賀駅
- Postal Code
- 914-0056
- Address
- 1-1 Nankokuhiroba, 109 Minamigo Tsunai, Tsuruga City, Fukui
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
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Midori no Madoguchi Ticket Office (East Exit): 7:00am–8:00pm
Midori no Madoguchi Ticket Office (Transfer): 5:50am–11:00pm
Midori Ticket Machine (East Exit): 4:50am–11:40pm
Midori Ticket Machine (West Exit): 5:00am–11:15pm
Midori Ticket Machine (Transfer): 5:50am–11:40pm
Midori Ticket Machine Plus (West Exit): 5:00am–11:15pm
*Operator assistance hours: 8:00am–8:00pm - Access
- JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, Hokuriku Main Line, Obama Line, Hapi-line Fukui “Tsuruga Station”
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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