In March 2024, the extension line of the Hokuriku Shinkansen welcomed a new milestone, with the starting station at Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture and the final station at Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture. The extension of the Shinkansen traverses the two prefectures of Ishikawa and Fukui, allowing visitors to experience more untouched natural scenery of Japan.
Komatsu Station
Komatsu City has many attractions, including the Hakusan Range, Sculpture Park, and Japan’s first automotive museum. The Hakusan Range is one of Japan’s important mountain ranges, reaching an altitude of 2702 meters. Climbing Mount Hakusan requires some experience and physical fitness. In the autumn, the maple leaves of the Hakusan Range become vibrant and colorful, captivating visitors. The Sculpture Park features sculptures of modern, abstract, and traditional art created by well-known artists from both domestic and international backgrounds, exuding the charm of art. Inside the automotive museum, cars collected from around the world are displayed, showcasing not only the evolution of automobiles but also providing enjoyment for visitors.
Kaga Onsen Station
Kaga Onsen Town is renowned for four distinct small hot spring resorts: Yamashiro Onsen, Yamanaka Onsen, Katayamazu Onsen, and Awazu Onsen. Yamashiro Onsen, closest to Kaga Onsen Station, is highly reputable and convenient. Yamanaka Onsen offers pleasant scenery, allowing visitors to relax and unwind in its beautiful environment, temporarily forgetting worldly worries. Katayamazu Onsen boasts clear spring water and moderate temperatures, providing visitors with relaxation while soaking in the hot springs. Awazu Onsen features bubbling hot spring water and a serene atmosphere, with its massive floor-to-ceiling glass walls adding a touch of tranquility and comfort to its magnificent architecture.
Awara Onsen Station
In addition to hot springs surrounded by tranquil natural scenery, there’s Tojinbo, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, where visitors can enjoy magnificent cliff views. Here, tourists can enjoy moments of tranquility and find solace for their souls.
Fukui Station
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is a place full of mystery and charm, displaying a rich collection of dinosaur fossils and models, allowing visitors to gain a more intuitive understanding of dinosaur life and evolutionary history, as if traveling through time and encountering dinosaurs.
Echizen Takefu Station
The area is renowned for traditional crafts, and the Echizen coastline is famous for being a major crab-producing region in Japan, offering exquisite crab meat. For tourists who want to experience traditional Japanese culture and enjoy fine cuisine, this place is not to be missed.
Tsuruga Station
Boasting an important port, Tsuruga is a beautiful beach destination for leisure and vacations. The fine sand, clear sea water, and warm sunshine on the beach create a delightful atmosphere, making it feel like a paradise on earth.
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