Cruises from Tsuruga
Tsuruga is a city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It faces west to Wasaka Bay and the Sea of Japan. On the other side of the island is Tokyo, 330 km distant. To the south are Nagoya and Osaka. The city itself has a population of just 70,000. Tsuruga is known for its two nuclear power facilities, and currently their future is uncertain due to local seismic concerns. Many sites of interest to visitors are easily accessible, of history, beauty, and Japanese culture.