Tsuruga-shi (敦賀市) is a city located in southern Fukui Prefecture, Japan.  Facing to Wakasa Bay, about 55 km south from Fukui, 80 km east from Maizuru (舞鶴), 97 km northeast from Kyoto, 140 km northeast from Osaka, 52 km north from Maibara (米原), 115 km northwest from Nagoya.  Among cities lies on the Japan Sea,  Tsuruga is the most nearest city from the Pacific Ocean. The distance between Tsuruga and Nagoya is only 115 km. Tsuruga and Nagoya are historically close to Shiga Prefecture and Kyoto.  The city has an area of 250.98 sq. km and the current population is 67,903 (February 1, 2011): the population density is 271 persons per sq. km.

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JR Tsuruga Station

JR Tsuruga Station (JR敦賀駅) is located at 1-1-24 Kanawa-cho, Tsuruga City (敦賀市鉄輪町一丁目1番24号).

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(Sunday 15 March) JR Tsuruga Station, 1-1-24 Kanawa-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Sunday 15 March) Statue of Tsunuga-arashito (都奴賀阿羅斯等) in front of JR Tsuruga Station. As legend tells, Tsunuga-arashito came to Tsuruga in about AD 32 from the southern part of Korean Peninsula. He was a prince of Mimana-no-kuni (任那国; ?主浦; nim-nae). He reportedly had something like a horn (都奴賀/角額) in the forehead, which later became the origin of the place name.

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(Sunday 15 March) Billboard calling for the realization of Hokuriku Shinkansen (Hokuriku Super Express), JR Tsuruga Station

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(Sunday 15 March) Ekimae-shoten-gai Street (駅前商店街) viewed from JR Tsuruga Station

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(Sunday 15 March) Shelf of the local packed lunchboxes (bento) at the bento shop of JR Tsuruga Station

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(Sunday 15 March) A lunch box called "Tai-no-mai" (鯛の舞), JR Tsuruga Station

"Ginga-tesudo 999"

The 16 Sculptures by various artists feature "Ginga-tesudo 999" (『銀河鉄道999』; Galaxy Express 999), original manga by Reiji Matsumoto (松本零士), placed on the right side (east side) of Honcho-dori 2-chome Shopping Street and Honcho-dori 1-chome Shopping Street from JR Tsuruga Station to Kehi-jingu Shrine (気比神宮). The 16 Sculptures were installed in 1999 as part of the public works commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Tsuruga Port (敦賀港) as well as the 12 Sculptures by various artists feature "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (『宇宙戦艦ヤマト』; Space Battleship Yamato) (see below). As the municipal authorities explained, the 28 Sculptures featuring the popular manga by Reiji Matsumoto are suitable for the present city atmosphere as a scientific city with a historic port and a historic station, and also for the prospects of international communication as an attractive international port town in contact with the world.

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Tetsuro Hoshino and Maetel" (「星野鉄郎とメーテル」)

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(Tuesday 15 March) Information board of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto.

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(Tuesday 15 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Galaxy Express 999" (「銀河鉄道999」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "The Boy Named Tetsuro Hoshino" (「少年 星野鉄郎」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "The Boy Named Tetsuro Hoshino" (「少年 星野鉄郎」).

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(Monday 16 March) Part of the sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: : "The Boy Named Tetsuro Hoshino" (「少年 星野鉄郎」). Tetsuro watches a wanted poster of Captain Harlock, the space pirate Tetsuro admires.

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Meeting with Maetel" (「メーテルとの出会い」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "In Memory of Mother" (「母との記憶」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Departure" (「旅立ち」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Departure" (「旅立ち」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "In the Ocean of the Stars" (「永遠の星の海へ」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "In the Ocean of the Stars" (「永遠の星の海へ」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "The Planet of Delusion" (「迷いの星」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "The Planet of Delusion" (「迷いの星」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: " Claire of the Glass" (「ガラスのクレア」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: " Claire of the Glass" (「ガラスのクレア」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Emeraldas" (「エメラルダス」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "The Time Castle" (「時間城」).

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(Monday 16 March) Part of the sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "The Time Castle" (「時間城」) featuring Riuse the time-witch playing the guitar.

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "The Planet Where His Friend Rests in Peace" (「友の眠る星」): Captain Harlock the space pirate stands by the grave of his friend Tochiro Oyama (大山トチロー).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Queen Prometheum" (「プロメシューム」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Battle for Limited Lives" (「限りある命の為の戦い」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Parting" (「別離」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Parting" (「別離」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Ginga-tesudo 999" (Galaxy Express 999) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Illusion of Juvenescence" (「青春の幻影」).

"Uchu-senkan Yamato"

The 12 Sculptures by various artists feature "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (『宇宙戦艦ヤマト』; Space Battleship Yamato), original manga by Reiji Matsumoto (松本零士), placed on the left side (west side) of Honcho-dori 2-chome Shopping Street and Honcho-dori 1-chome Shopping Street from JR Tsuruga Station to Kehi-jingu Shrine (気比神宮). The 12 Sculptures were installed in 1999 as part of the public works commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the opening of Tsuruga Port (敦賀港) as well as the 16 Sculptures by various artists feature "Ginga-tesudo 999" (『銀河鉄道999』; Galaxy Express 999) (see above). As the municipal authorities explained, the 28 Sculptures featuring the popular manga by Reiji Matsumoto are suitable for the present city atmosphere as a scientific city with a historic port and a historic station, and also for the prospects of international communication as an attractive international port town in contact with the world.

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(Tuesday 15 March) Information board of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto.

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(Tuesday 15 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Sakezo Sado" (佐渡 酒造).

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(Tuesday 15 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Sakezo Sado" (佐渡 酒造).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Mutual Love" (「信じ合う愛」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Nostos" (「帰還」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Yuki and Alphonso" (「雪とアルフォン」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Planet Dezariam" (「惑星デザリアム」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "A Trap of Skulldart" (「スカルダートの罠」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Sasha's Death" (「サーシャの最期」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Sasha's Death" (「サーシャの最期」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Sasha" (「サーシャ」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Parting -- Meeting" (「別れ--出会い」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Starsha" (「スターシャ」)

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Heroes' Hill" (「英雄の丘」).

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(Monday 16 March) A sculpture of "Uchu-senkan Yamato" (Space Battleship Yamato) by Reiji Matsumoto: "Analyzer" (「アナライザー」).

Kehi-jingu Shrine

Kehi-jingu Shrine (気比神宮) is located at 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City (敦賀市曙町11-68). It was reportedly founded in AD 70, presumably as a shrine for the god of food. It is the head shrine of the Hokuriku District. It enshrines Isasawake-no-Mikoto (伊奢沙別命), also known as Kehi Okami (気比大神) or Miketu-no-Ohokami (御食津大神). The annual shrine festival (例祭) is held on September 4, although they have a series of festivals from Sept. 2 to Sept. 15, which is called "Kehi-no-Naga-matsuri" (the Long Festival of Kehi).

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(Monday 16 March) "O Torii" (大鳥居: The Great Red Shrine Gate), Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City. It was built in the 2nd year of Shoho (正保2年) or AD 1645, using woods from the Sado Island (佐渡).

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(Monday 16 March) Sarutahiko-jinjya Shrine (猿田彦神社) in the precincts of Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Sarutahiko-jinjya Shrine (猿田彦神社) in the precincts of Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City. It enshrines Sarutahiko Okami (猿田彦大神).

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(Monday 16 March) The sanctuary of Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Hai-den" (拝殿; the Worshippers' Hall) through "Naka Torii" (中鳥居: the Middle Red Shrine Gate), Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Hai-den" (拝殿; the Worshippers' Hall), Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Interior of "Hai-den" (拝殿; the Worshippers' Hall), Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Tsunuga-jinjya Shrine (角鹿神社) in the precincts of Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City. This shrine enshrines Tsunuga-arashito-no-mikoto (都怒我阿羅斯等命).

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(Monday 16 March) "Shinsui-en" (神水苑), Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Shinsui-en" (神水苑), Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) The monuments commemorating Basho Matsuo's visit on the 14th day of the 8th month of the 2nd year of Genroku (元禄2年8月14日) in the lunar calendar or Sept. 27, 1689 AD, Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City. Basho came here with Tosai Kambe (神戸 洞哉), Fukui and spent two days here until Sept. 28, 1689. On Sept. 27, 1689 (元禄2年8月14日), Basho reportedly made fifteen haiku poems. One of them was dedicated to the famous monk Yugyo-shonin (遊行上人: 一遍: Ippen, 1239-1289) who founded the Ji-shu sect (時宗) of Buddhism: Tsuki kiyoshi (月清し) Yugyo no moteru (遊行のもてる) Suna no ue (砂の上) (The pure moonlight Is shining on the sand Brought by Yugyo.) Next day, Basho could not leave here because of hard rain. So he made the following poem: Meigetsu ya (名月や) Hokko-biyori (北国日和) Sadame-naki (定なき) (Alas! The full moon. The north land weather Is hard to forecast.) (Trans. Eishiro Ito)

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(Monday 16 March) Statue of Basho Matsuo, Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) The haiku monument commemorating Basho Matsuo's visit on the 14th day of the 8th month of the 2nd year of Genroku (元禄2年8月14日) in the lunar calendar or Sept. 27, 1689 AD, Kehi-jingu Shrine, 1--68 Akebono-cho, Tsuruga City

Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple

Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple (圓通山 永賞寺). 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City (敦賀市栄新町11-20), was founded by Eibun Takeda (武田栄文) in the 2nd year of Tensho [天正2年] or 1574. It belongs to the Soto-shu sect (曹洞宗). It was founded by Eibun Takeda (武田栄文) in the 2nd year of Tensho (天正2年) or AD 1591. It is known for having a memorial monument (gravestone) for Yoshitsugu Otani (大谷吉継, 1559-1600), the tragic last lord of Tsuruga-jo Castle, who died during the Battle of Sekigahara (関ヶ原の戦い) in 1600.

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(Monday 16 March) San-mon Gate (山門), Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple, 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) San-mon Gate (山門), Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple, 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Hon-do (本堂: the Main Hall), Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple, 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) The tablet reading "Entsu-zan, " Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple, 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) The altar of the main hall of Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple, 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) The altar of the main hall of Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple, 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) The cenotaph (memorial tower) for Yoshitsugu Otani, Entsu-zan Eisho-ji Temple, 11-20 Sakae-shin-machi, Tsuruga City

Kanegasaki Castle Remains

Kanegasaki Castle (金ヶ崎城) was located in Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City or on Hill of Kanegasaki (金ヶ崎山, 86 m high). During the Gempei Wars (源平合戦) in the late twelfth century, Michimori Taira (平 通盛) built the first castle on the preparation of the battle with Yoshinaka Kiso (木曽義仲). In 1336 (延元元年/建武3年10月13日) Yoshisada Nitta (新田義貞), together with Prince Tsuneyoshi (Tsunenaga: 恒良親王, 1324-1338) and Prince Takayoshi (Takanaga: 尊良親王, 1310-1337), entered the castle. However, they were soon besieged by the Ashikage troops (足利軍) and deprived of the supply of food. In 1337 (延元2年/建武4年2月5日), Yoshisada's group extricated themselves out of the castle at night and tried to rally the troops at Somayama Castle (杣山城). Eleven days later, Yoshisada's army attempted to relieve Kanegasaki Castle but they were interfered by the Ashikage troops by the Ashikaga army. On March 3 (in the lunar calendar),when the Ashikaga troops attacked, the 300 men including Kanegasaki, Prince Takayoshi and Yoshiaki Nitta (新田 義顕, 1318-1338), the 1st son of Yoshisada, made fire in the castle to commit suicide. Prince Tsuneyoshi was captured and the castle finally surrendered. In the late fifteenth century, the Asakura clan (朝倉氏) ruled this area. On April 20, 1570 or in the 1st year of Genki (元亀元年), the 30,000 allied army of Nobunaga Oda and Ieyasu Tokugawa left Kyoto for conquering Echizen Province (越前). The allied army first predominated over the Asakura troops. However, once Nagamasa Asai (浅井長政), a brother in law of Nobunaga betrayed them, the complexion of the war dramatically turned out to be very bad for the allied army: They needed to disengage from here immediately. Fortunately the regiment was well officered, so they managed to evacuate from here with the minimum victims.

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(Monday 16 March) the overview of Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) "Hon-do" (本堂: the main hall), Seiho-zan Konzen-ji Temple (誓法山 金前寺), 2-2 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City (敦賀市金ヶ崎町2-2) at the foot of Kanegasaki Castle Remains. This temple was founded in the 8th year of Tempyo (天平8年) or AD 736 by Taicho-daishi (泰澄大師, 682/691-767) at the request of 45th Emperor Shomu (聖武天皇). It enshrines the Eleven-faced Statue of Kannon [Avalokitesvara] (十一面観音の立像).

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(Monday 16 March) "Hon-do" (本堂: the main hall), Seiho-zan Konzen-ji Temple, 2-2 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) The Basho Matsuo Monument of Seiho-zan Konzen-ji Temple, 2-2 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City. On Sept. 28, 1689 (元禄2年8月15日), Genryu Tenya (天屋 玄流), et. al. took Basho to this temple in rain. Basho was reportedly interested in the story of Kanegasaki Castle between 1336-1337, especially Battle of Engen (延元の戦い, 1336-1337) and the story of the Jin-sho (陣鐘の物語, 1337), then he made a haiku poem: Tsuki itsuko (月いつこ) Kane ha shimoru (鐘は沈る) Umi no soko (うみのそこ) (Where is the moon? The bell submerged On the sea bottom.) (trans. Eishiro Ito)

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(Monday 16 March) Signpost of Kanegasaki-gu Shrine (金崎宮), 1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City (敦賀市金ヶ崎町1-4)

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(Monday 16 March) Illustrated map of Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) Stone steps to Kanegasaki-gu Shrine, 1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Kanegasaki-gu Shrine (金崎宮), 1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City (敦賀市金ヶ崎町1-4). It was founded in the 23rd year of Meiji (明治23年) or AD 1890. It enshrines Prince Tsuneyoshi (Tsunenaga: 恒良親王, 1324-1338) and Prince Takayoshi (Takanaga: 尊良親王, 1310-1337) (see above). The annual festibal is held on May 6.

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(Monday 16 March) "Hai-den" (拝殿; the Worshippers' Hall), Kanegasaki-gu Shrine, 1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Hai-den" (拝殿; the Worshippers' Hall), Kanegasaki-gu Shrine, 1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Hon-den" (本殿; the Main Hall), Kanegasaki-gu Shrine, 1-4 Kanegasaki-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Signpost of Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) Illustrated map of Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) Tsuruga Port (敦賀港), viewed from Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) Tsuruga Port (敦賀港), viewed from Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) The expected grave of Prince Takayoshi (Takanaga: 尊良親王, 1310-1337), Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) The expected grave of Prince Takayoshi (Takanaga: 尊良親王, 1310-1337), Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) The monument of Battle of Kanegasaki, Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) The signpost of "Tsukimi-goten" (月見御殿; lit. The Moon-Viewing Palace), Kanegasaki Castle Remains

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(Monday 16 March) Tsuruga Bay (敦賀湾) viewed from Kanegasaki Castle Remains

Seimei-jinjya Shrine

Seimei-jinjya Shrine (晴明神社) is located at 8-21 Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City (福井県敦賀市相生町8-21). Seimei Abe was a legendary A Chinese-style diviner (fortune-teller) who lived between 921-1005. He was a practitioner of Onmyo-do (陰陽道) which literally means "the way of yin and yang": a form of Japanese occultism deeply influenced by esoteric Taoism. He reportedly stayed in Tsuruga between 990 and 994. At that time Tsuruga was an important port to trade with China.

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(Monday 16 March) Seimei-jinjya Shrine, 8-21 Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Seimei-jinjya Shrine, 8-21 Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) Seimei-jinjya Shrine, 8-21 Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Hon-den" (本殿: the Main Hall), Seimei-jinjya Shrine, 8-21 Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Kinen-seki" (祈念石: the Prayer Stone), Seimei-jinjya Shrine, 8-21 Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City

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(Monday 16 March) "Kinen-seki" (祈念石: the Prayer Stone), Seimei-jinjya Shrine, 8-21 Aioi-cho, Tsuruga City

        

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