Tsuruga Station, Railway station in Tsuruga, Japan
Tsuruga Station is a railway facility in the city of the same name in Fukui Prefecture in southwestern Japan, where several regional lines and a high-speed train converge. Three island platforms with a total of seven tracks handle traffic, and the building is modern and clearly laid out.
Operations began on March 10, 1882, when the line to Nagahama opened. The current building and platforms were created between 2012 and 2013 through comprehensive reconstruction work.
The facility takes its name from the bay and the city, which has been a seaport on the Japan Sea for centuries. Travelers today use it as a starting point for trips to temples, historic warehouses, and the harbor, where the maritime past of the area remains visible.
Paper tickets must be inserted into automatic gates simultaneously, while contactless cards are simply held over the reader. Signage is in Japanese and English, and platforms can be reached by stairs and elevators.
The high-speed train ends here in March 2024, making this facility the final stop on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line. Travelers then switch to conventional trains continuing to Osaka and Kyoto, making the location a key junction for long-distance connections.
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