From Tsuruga Port Private Car Tour

Name: From Tsuruga Port Private Car Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 707.5 USD
Availability: InStock

7 hoursEnglishBook 2 days aheadFukui Prefecture, Japan

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This private car tour from Tsuruga Port is designed especially for cruise travelers who want to experience the very best of Fukui in one seamless journey.The itinerary combines three of Fukui’s most celebrated highlights: the world-class Dinosaur Museum, where the mysteries of ancient life come alive; the serene Eiheiji Temple, a living center of Zen practice for nearly 800 years; and Echizen Washi Village, where traditional craftsmanship continues to thrive after more than a millennium. Each site reveals a different facet of Fukui—its scientific significance, its spiritual depth, and its artisanal creativity.This tour is perfect for travelers who value both comfort and authenticity, offering an in-depth look at the culture, history, and beauty of Fukui Prefecture. It is more than sightseeing—it is an immersive experience that connects you with Japan’s heritage in a truly memorable way.

Included

Private Vehicle
Admission Fee
Port or Hotel Pickup
National Licensed English Speaking Guide. Please let us know if you prefer any other languages.

Not included

apx. 15-25 USD per person

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What you'll do

Welcome to Tsuruga Port, your gateway to Fukui Prefecture
From this modern cruise terminal, we begin a comfortable private car journey to some of the region’s most remarkable cultural and natural attractions.
Dinosaur Station at Fukui Station
1-1-1 Chuo, JR Fukui Station West Entrance, Fukui, Japan
Dinosaur Station Fukui” usually refers to Fukui Station, the main railway station in Fukui Prefecture, which has become famous for its dinosaur-themed displays and animatronic dinosaurs. Fukui is known as Japan’s “Dinosaur Kingdom” because many important dinosaur fossils have been discovered in the prefecture, and the station was designed to showcase that identity.
15 min
Yokokan Garden
3-11-36 Hoei, Fukui, Japan
名勝養浩館庭園 (Yokokan Garden) is one of Fukui's most beautiful traditional Japanese gardens. It was originally built in the Edo period as a villa and retreat for the Matsudaira family, the feudal lords of the Fukui Domain. Today it is designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty (名勝) by the Japanese government.
1 hourAdmission included
Echizen
Echizen, Japan
越前そば道場 (Echizen Soba Dojo) is a hands-on soba-making experience facility in Fukui Prefecture where visitors can learn how to make traditional Echizen Soba, one of Fukui's most famous local specialties.
2 hours
This is an option
Please let us know if you are interested in making Washi paper. Echizen Washi Village is the birthplace of traditional Japanese handmade paper with a history spanning over 1,500 years. This craft village preserves the legacy of Echizen papermaking, where artisans continue to create high-quality washi prized by artists, calligraphers, and even emperors. At the Washi no Sato complex, you can visit workshops, galleries, and museums that showcase the beauty and versatility of washi. Hands-on experiences allow visitors to try papermaking themselves, making for a memorable souvenir. Surrounded by peaceful countryside, Echizen Washi Village offers a unique opportunity to connect with Japan’s heritage of craftsmanship and creativity.
1 hourAdmission included
Kehi no Matsubara
Matsushimacho, Tsuruga, Japan
気比の松原 (Kehi no Matsubara Pine Grove) is one of Japan's most famous coastal pine forests, located in the city of Tsuruga. It is recognized as one of the Three Great Pine Groves of Japan, alongside Miho no Matsubara and Niji no Matsubara.
30 min
Tsuruga
Tsuruga, Japan
We will end of the tour at Tsuruga cruise terminal or anywhere around Tsuruga area.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

35 locations

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting for you at the gate of the cruise or at your hotel lobby with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Meeting points30

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Hotel Alpha-One Tsuruga
1-6-2 Chuo-cho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Green Plaza Hotel
1-1-27 Hon-machi, Tsuruga, Japan
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Business Takeno Ryokan
2-12-2 Chuocho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Business Hotel Suisen
5-3 Hirakicho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Abuhei Ryokan
21-30 Aioicho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Hotel Nakama
2-20-23 Showacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Dormy inn Tsuruga
2-8-17 Honmachi, Tsuruga, Japan
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Business Hotel Cuore
16-7-1 Kotakari, Tsuruga, Japan
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Hotel Alpha-One Tsuruga-Bypass
1-1-1 Kotakari, Tsuruga, Japan
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Hotel Select Inn Tsuruga
15-8-12 Nogami, Tsuruga, Japan
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Atarashiya
7-32 Matsushimacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Business Hotel Sweet Pea
5-29 Shiroganecho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Business Ryokan Matsuya
2-21-10 Chuocho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Hotel Route-Inn Tsuruga Ekimae
1-6-2 Kanawacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Business Hotel Yamagata
5-30 Shirogane-cho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Annex Tsuruya
2-10-15 Hommachi, Tsuruga, Japan
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Uohei Nisiichibankan
19-18 Heiwacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Tsuruga Manten Hotel Ekimae
401-4 Kunihirocho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Hotel Granbinario Tsuruga
1-3-46 Kanawacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Izutsu Annex
1-11-14 Kiyomizucho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Kitaguni Grand Hotel
80-1-3 Naka, Tsuruga, Japan
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New Sunpia Tsuruga
2 Kurehacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Matsubara Ryokan
7-14 Matsubaracho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Kotetsu
1-12-13 Showacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Matsushima Ryokan
3-32-7-4 Mishimacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Ryokan Watanabe
2-1-32 Tsunaicho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Shirogane Ryokan
4-23 Shiroganecho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Tsuruga Kanko Hotel
2-8 Kawasakicho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Toyoko Inn Tsuruga ekimae
5-20 Shirogane-cho, Tsuruga, Japan
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Tsuji Ryokan
4-14 Matsushimacho, Tsuruga, Japan
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.