Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Tsuruga

Name: Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum
Address: Tsuruga, Japan

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Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Tsuruga

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Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum is a museum that displays the history of Tsuruga Port, located in Kanegasaki Park, Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan. It emphasizes Chiune Sugihara, who saved the lives of many Jewish refugees during World War II by issuing transit visas. Tsuruga Port was the place they disembarked after their long journey from their native Europe. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°39'46"N, 136°4'24"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kehi Shrine, Kanegasaki-gū, Kanagasaki Castle, Tsuruga Port.

0.6 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kehi Shrine, Tsuruga
15 min walk • Kehi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Akebono-chō neighborhood of the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Echizen Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on September 4. The shrine is considered the chief guardian shrine of the Hokuriku region.
~670 ftN
Temple
Kanegasaki-gū, Tsuruga
4 min walk • Kanegasaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was an imperial shrine of the second rank. Its main festival is held annually on May 6.
~1240 ftN
Forts and castles
Kanagasaki Castle, Tsuruga
6 min walk • Kanegasaki Castle was a Kamakura to Nanboku-cho period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in what is now part of the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Honshu, Japan. It was also known as Tsuruga Castle. The ruins have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1934.
1.6 miSW
Harbor
Tsuruga Port, Tsuruga
41 min walk • The Tsuruga Port is now one of the three main ports on the Sea of Japan.
7.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Mikata District, Mihama
180 min walk • Mikata is a district located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2005, the district has an estimated population of 11,023 and a density of 72.37 persons per km². The total area is 152.32 km².

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Which popular attractions are close to Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum?

Nearby attractions include Kanegasaki-gū, Tsuruga (4 min walk), Kanagasaki Castle, Tsuruga (6 min walk), Kehi Shrine, Tsuruga (15 min walk).

Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Tsuruga

Facts and practical information

Tsuruga plan & book

Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kehi Shrine, Tsuruga

Kanegasaki-gū, Tsuruga

Kanagasaki Castle, Tsuruga

Tsuruga Port, Tsuruga

Mikata District, Mihama

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum?