Tsuruga, Fukui / 水島
Mizushima Island
A small uninhabited island off the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, known for its very clear water and white sand and called "the Hawaii of Hokuriku". In the swimming season many families and couples visit, crossing to the island by a ferry that runs every day during the season.
Last official check
27 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
26 Dec 2026
Decide before you go
A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train / Bus / Car
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Closed
Sailings may be cancelled in rough weather.
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Ferry (Irogahama or Urasoko - Mizushima) return fare including environmental fee: adults 1,500 yen, children 800 yen; parking from 1,500 yen.
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
Community bus (Jogu line) from JR Tsuruga Station to Irogahama, 3 minutes on foot, or about 40 minutes by car from Tsuruga IC (Hokuriku Expressway); then the ferry to Mizushima.
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Available (400 spaces).
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Ferry: cash or PayPay.
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Accessibility
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
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Address: Tsuruga, Fukui (Japanese address: 福井県敦賀市色ヶ浜)
Official site: https://www.fuku-e.com/wakacycle/spot/detail_1391.html
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
- No photo yetKani Factory KouragumiFukui8 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetFormer Hokuriku Line TunnelsFukui8 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetNihonkai Sakana-machi Fish MarketFukui11 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetRainbow Line Summit ParkFukui21 km away (straight line)
Photo: Photo ACMikata Five LakesFukui23 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Peak time
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest days
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest season
During the swimming season the ferry runs every day.
Checked 27 Sept 2026 on the official site- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
You can check typical busy hours in Google Maps ("Popular times" on the place's page). Open this spot in Google Maps
Verification log
- 27 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.fuku-e.com/wakacycle/spot/detail_1391.htmlFees, access, parking, payment, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.