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Tsuruga Private Day Tour from Kanazawa

By Smile Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 33,948 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Travelers will experience unique harmony of tradition, craftsmanship, and spiritual serenity—all in one seamless day. Begin your journey at Urushi no Sato Kaikan, where you’ll witness the beauty and legacy of Echizen lacquerware through immersive exhibits and hands-on experiences. Then, step into the world of Takamura Hamono, a globally renowned knife workshop blending cutting-edge steel innovation with time-honored forging techniques. For lunch, savor a thoughtfully curated meal at Restaurant Takimasa, a local favorite known for its refined Japanese-Western fusion and seasonal flavors. Finally, unwind your spirit at the sacred grounds of Daihonzan Eiheiji, a Zen temple hidden among ancient cedar forests, where silence, stillness, and mindfulness reign. Travelers will journey through Fukui’s living traditions, where every stop tells a story, and every moment connects you to the soul of Japan.

Activity location

  • Echizen Lacquerware Hall (Urushi no Sato Kaikan)
    • 40-1-2 Nishibukurochō
    • 916-1221, Sabae, Fukui, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Echizen Lacquerware Hall (Urushi no Sato Kaikan)
    • 40-1-2 Nishibukurochō
    • 916-1221, Sabae, Fukui, Japan

Check availability

Up to 9 Person in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 8:30-17:00
  • English

Hiace Van
Pickup included

Price details
P 56,200.16 x 1 TravelerP 56,200.16
Total
Price is P 56,200.16
Until Sat, Sep 20
Up to 5 Persons in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 8:30-17:00
  • English

Minivan
Pickup included

Price details
P 39,653.92 x 1 TravelerP 39,653.92
Total
Price is P 39,653.92
Until Sat, Sep 20
Up to 13 Persons in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 8:30-17:00
  • English

Hiace Commuter
Pickup included

Price details
P 79,593.12 x 1 TravelerP 79,593.12
Total
Price is P 79,593.12
Until Sat, Sep 20
Up to 3 Persons in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 8:30-17:00
  • English

Sedan
Pickup included

Price details
P 33,948.32 x 1 TravelerP 33,948.32
Total
Price is P 33,948.32
Until Sat, Sep 20

What's included, what's not

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    Private transportation
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    Bottled water
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    English Driver As Guide/ Translator
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Fuel surcharge
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    Parking Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
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    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Echizen Lacquerware Hall (Urushi no Sato Kaikan)
  • 1h 30m
Urushi no Sato Kaikan (The Lacquerware Village Hall) is a cultural facility in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, dedicated to Echizen lacquerware—one of Japan’s oldest traditional crafts, with a history of over 1,500 years.
Takamura Hamono
  • 1h 30m
Takamura Hamono Seisakujo is a distinguished family-run knife workshop located in Echizen (Takefu), Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, the workshop has garnered acclaim among professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts worldwide
Restaurant Takimasa
  • 1h 30m
Japanese Restaurant Takimasa is a well-regarded establishment located in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, known for its diverse menu that blends traditional Japanese cuisine with Western influences.
Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Temple of Eternal Peace,” is one of the two head temples of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism in Japan. Located in the forested mountains of Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture, it was founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dōgen, who introduced Sōtō Zen from China to Japan in 1228 . Eiheiji serves as a training monastery for over 200 monks and nuns, who engage in rigorous daily practices of zazen (seated meditation), chanting, and communal living, embodying the principles of Zen in every aspect of life .

Location

Activity location

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    Echizen Lacquerware Hall (Urushi no Sato Kaikan)
    • 40-1-2 Nishibukurochō
    • 916-1221, Sabae, Fukui, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Echizen Lacquerware Hall (Urushi no Sato Kaikan)
    • 40-1-2 Nishibukurochō
    • 916-1221, Sabae, Fukui, Japan

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