Tunnels from the former Hokuriku Railway
In 1896, the former Hokuriku Railway's Tsuruga-Fukui route started operations. The section of this route running between Tsuruga and Imajo was marked by precipitous mountain terrain and steep slopes, and 12 tunnels were dug for this railway route. Out of the 12 tunnels, 11 still remain till this day. Aside from the tunnels, the dams, bridges, and underground drains built as a result of this railway route construction are also still preserved, showing us the essence of civil engineering technology back in the Meiji period.
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History
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Address
福井県敦賀市(敦賀市刀根､敦賀市葉原~南越前町山中)
Access
Approximately 25 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC
Telephone Number
Tsuruga Tourist Information Centre 0770-21-8686 Tsuruga Tourism Association 0770-22-8167
