[Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture] From the height of transportation convenience, emigration and two bases!

[Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture] From the height of transportation convenience, emigration and two bases!

【福井県敦賀市】交通利便性の高さから移住や二拠点にも!自然・仕事・癒しが揃う敦賀ライフ

The extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen makes it comfortable to travel from Tokyo to Tsuruga without transfer, and the work in the car of the move is also smooth. In addition, there is also the option of the Tokaido Shinkansen, so not only is it easy to access the Kansai and Chukyo areas, but the Hokuriku Shinkansen can be flexible even in the event of a delay, and day business trips are also possible. It has good access to urban areas and is an ideal environment for migrants, two-base living, and those who are considering creating new bases.

Morning: Refresh & Morning Routine at the Matsubara of Kehi

Before work, take a walk at Matsubara, one of Japan's three largest Matsubara, feeling the clear air of the morning. The tranquility of the pine forest and the ripples of the sea set the mind, which is perfect for meditation. Greetings with the locals are also pleasant and it's time to be one with nature. Light jogging and stretching in Matsubara of Kehi. The scent of the sea breeze and the pine forest will prepare the mind and body. After returning home, breakfast with bread and coffee from the local bakery.

Matsubara in Kehi-Traveling port town Tsuruga Tsuruga official site

AM: Intensive work in co-working space

コワーキングスペース

There are also Wi-Fi co-working spaces (pictured above) and cafes in the city, where you can choose where to work according to your mood. The quiet environment also smooths online meetings and material creation. The calm space away from the hustle and bustle of the city boosts productivity.

Watch a co-working space feature

Daytime: Lunch and market tour with local ingredients

家庭的なランチを頂ける飲食店
There is a restaurant where you can enjoy a homely lunch (Photo courtesy of Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture)

Purchase fresh seafood and vegetables at the Tsuruga Fish Market and Roadside Station, and enjoy the seasonal palate in the local dining hall. Conversations with shop owners who are also friendly to migrants will help you better connect with the area. If you like cooking, you can also cook at home.

Afternoon: Work at the cafe + history walk around the port of Tsurga for a change of mood

Enjoy a relaxing reading and work while tasting local roasted coffee in a cafe overlooking the sea. In Tsuruga, there is a well-known restaurant that specializes in home roasting run by married couples and boasts the “best extraction technology in Japan” with a history of winning national competitions. Then, when you get tired, take a walk at the "Humanitarian Port Tsuruga Muzeum" or the red brick warehouse in a change of mood. A new idea may come as you think about the history of the port town.

Tsuruga Museum Street-Traveling port town Tsuruga official site

Night: Healing moments with hot springs and local sake

温泉施設(リラ・ポート)
Hot spring facility surrounded by mountains (Rila Port) (Photo courtesy of Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture)

After a leisurely dip in hot water at the city's hot spring facilities and healing the fatigue of the day, a luxurious evening to taste the local sake and local cuisine of Tsuruga at a local tavern. The interaction between the migrants is also easy to create, and it is also a catalyst to integrate into the area.

  • The data listed are as of August 2025.

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Attraction of Tsuruga City

Tsuruga, where the railway and the port town vine are the key points on the Sea of Japan side, is a port town that has flourished as a gateway to the continent since ancient times. In 1882, the railway opened between Tsuruga and Nagahama, and Tsuruga became the first town on the Japan Sea side where the railway ran.

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