"Kanegasaki-gu Night Tour: History and Romance in the Shadows of Light"

👍️Recommended reasons: Kanegasaki-gu in Tsuruga City is not only a historic shrine, but the nighttime lighting adds a touch of fantasy and romance to this sacred place. It was the stage for the famous Battle of Kanegasaki during the Sengoku period and is also known for its cherry blossoms. At night, Kanegasaki-gu is illuminated with soft lights, creating a mysterious and solemn atmosphere that feels like stepping into another time and space. 📅Travel tips: • Opening hours: • Open for free visits at night (the shrine does not have a strict closing time, but it is recommended not to stay past 10:00 pm). • Best time to visit: • Spring (March–April) is cherry blossom season, and the night cherry blossom lighting event is very popular; autumn (October–November) night maple leaves are also very charming. • Night tour highlights: 1. Approach lighting: • The stone steps and both sides of the approach are decorated with soft lanterns, creating a unique atmosphere as you walk through the interplay of light and shadow. 2. Main hall viewing: • The main hall is particularly tranquil under the night lights, blending with the night sky, making it a great spot for photos. 3. Cherry blossoms and light show (seasonal): • With the backdrop of night cherry blossoms or night maple leaves, the entire Kanegasaki-gu looks like a painting of light and shadow. 🚗Transportation tips: • Walking: • About a 20-minute walk from Tsuruga Station, with clear signs along the way. • Public transportation: • Take a bus from Tsuruga Station to "Kanegasaki-gu-mae" Station, then walk about 5 minutes to reach the shrine. • Driving: • There is a small parking lot nearby (free), and there are relatively few visitors at night, making parking convenient. 💗Other tips: • Photography tips: • Bring a tripod and use a slow shutter speed to capture the night light and shadow effects, especially the lighting scenes during cherry blossom or maple leaf season, which are very atmospheric 📷. • Notes: • Please keep quiet during your night visit and do not disturb nearby residents and other visitors. • The area around the shrine is relatively quiet, so it is recommended to go with at least one other person for safety. • Nearby food: • After your visit, you can head to a restaurant near Tsuruga Port to enjoy fresh local seafood 🦪. • Special recommendations: • The "Kanegasaki-gu Flower Festival" in spring or the "Maple Leaf Lantern Night" event in autumn, with more performances and lighting effects at night! At night, Kanegasaki-gu is like a softly glowing secret place, perfectly combining history and nature, especially with the seasonal lighting, making it even more romantic and charming. Whether you're interested in history or scenery, this is a great place for a night tour! 🌌⛩️