Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse: A Port City Relic

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Step back in time at Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse: Explore history, dine in a unique setting, and discover a captivating diorama of old Tsuruga.

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The Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse, built in 1905, stands as a symbol of Tsuruga's prosperous past as an international port. Renovated in 2015, the historic warehouses now house a diorama museum and a restaurant hall, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's rich history and culinary delights.

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4-1 Kanegasakicho, Tsuruga, Kanegasakicho, Fukui, 914-0072, JP
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Monday 9:30 am-5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am-5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am-5 pm
Friday 9:30 am-5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am-5 pm

Local tips

Visit both the Diorama Building and the Restaurant Building to fully experience the blend of history and local cuisine.
Check out the diorama show in the Diorama Hall, which features synchronized lights, sounds, and moving models.
Explore the area around the warehouse, including Kirameki Minato-kan and the Tsuruga Railway Museum, to discover more of Tsuruga's history.

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Getting There

Walking

From JR Tsuruga Station, the Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse is approximately a 30-minute walk. Head north from the station, following the main road towards the port area. You'll pass through the city center before reaching the waterfront area where the red brick warehouses are located. Look for signs directing you towards Kanegasaki Park, near which the warehouses are situated.
Public Transport

From JR Tsuruga Station, take the Gurutto Tsuruga Shuyu Bus (operated by Tsuruga Sightseeing Bus Co.) and ride for about 8 minutes to the Kanegasaki Park bus stop. From there, it's a short 4-minute walk to the Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse. The bus fare is around ¥200-300.
Taxi

A taxi from JR Tsuruga Station to the Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse takes approximately 5 minutes. The fare is typically around ¥800-¥1,000. Taxis are readily available at the station's taxi stand.

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The Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse is composed of two distinguished brick buildings located in the Port of Tsuruga. Constructed in 1905 by Standard Oil of New York, the warehouses were originally used for petroleum storage, reflecting Tsuruga's role as a vital international port connecting Japan to Europe via Russia during the Meiji and early Showa periods. In 2009, the north and south wings of the building, along with their surrounding brick walls, were designated as registered tangible cultural properties of Japan. The warehouses were renovated in 2015, transforming them into a tourist attraction that combines historical preservation with entertainment. Today, the south wing serves as a restaurant hall, offering local cuisine, while the north wing houses a diorama exhibition. The diorama hall features a large HO scale model railroad diorama that recreates the townscape of Tsuruga from the late Meiji period to the early Showa period. The diorama meticulously depicts the streets of Tsuruga, showcasing the city's railway and port. In addition to the main attractions, a Kiha 28 Series diesel train is displayed on the north side of the warehouse, further highlighting the city's railway heritage.