How to get to Tsuruga Station Train Station

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Tsuruga Station

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  • 05:00-23:00
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Distance to city center
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  • Free Wi-Fi is available in the station building
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  • Parking facilities are available near the station
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  • The station area includes various dining options, including a standing udon soba restaurant and a train bento box shop.
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  • Available at both station exits
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  • The station is equipped with elevators and ramps for accessibility
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  • Restrooms are available on both floors of the station building
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Best day trips from Tsuruga by train

The most popular day trips by train from Tsuruga are Kyoto, Osaka, Kanazawa and Fukui. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tsuruga on Omio.

A view of Kyoto

Day trip from Tsuruga to Kyoto by train

Why visit Kyoto for the day?

Kyoto is Japan’s former imperial capital, known for temples, gardens and traditional wooden streets. Its geisha culture, seasonal customs and craft heritage give the city a calm, historic character.

How to get from Tsuruga to Kyoto by train?

There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 10:44. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 54m.

A view of Osaka

Day trip from Tsuruga to Osaka by train

Why visit Osaka for the day?

Osaka is known for street food, bright nightlife and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Modern cityscapes sit alongside Osaka Castle and bustling areas such as Dotonbori and Namba.

How to get from Tsuruga to Osaka by train?

There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:14, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the distance in 1h 22m.

A view of Kanazawa

Day trip from Tsuruga to Kanazawa by train

Why visit Kanazawa for the day?

Kanazawa is known for its preserved samurai and geisha quarters, traditional crafts and the celebrated garden Kenroku-en. It feels elegant and measured, with fresh seafood, gold leaf art and strong links to Edo-period culture.

How to get from Tsuruga to Kanazawa by train?

There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 11:22. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 40m.

A view of Fukui

Day trip from Tsuruga to Fukui by train

Why visit Fukui for the day?

Fukui is a calm coastal city best known for its dinosaur heritage and castle-town roots. It pairs museums and traditional craft culture with access to the striking cliffs of Tōjinbō and the wider Echizen region.

How to get from Tsuruga to Fukui by train?

There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 16m.

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