Maruoka Castle

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Maruoka Castle, the oldest extant castle with a main keep in Japan. Designated as an Important Cultural Property, its beautiful exterior and interior are open to visitors.

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HighlightsOldest extant castle with a main keep in Japan
Designated as an Important Cultural Property
Beautiful exterior and interior open to visitors
Main keep exhibits and materials offer a glimpse into the daily life and culture of the time
Spectacular view from the main keep overlooking the surrounding town

Basic Information

Address: 1-59 Kasumi-cho, Maruoka-machi, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukui

Access: By train: Take the Keifuku Bus from JR Ashiwara-Onsen Station for about 20 minutes and get off at Maruoka Castle. By car: About 10 minutes from the Maruoka Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. Show route

Op.Hours: April - September: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM October - March: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cld.Days: December 29th - January 3rd

Fee: Adult: 500 yen Elementary/Junior High students: 200 yen

INFO: Parking is available at Shiro-mi-bashi Park Parking Lot (5th station) and Fuigo-toge Parking Lot (8th station). A shuttle bus operates to Fuigo-toge for convenient access to the castle. (Round trip: Adult 500 yen, Elementary/Junior High students 200 yen)

HP: http://www.maruoka-castle.jp/

Overview

Maruoka Castle was built in 1576 by Shibata Katsuie. Later, it was ruled by the Aoyama clan, retainers of the Echizen Matsudaira family, and in 1600, the Naito clan, retainers of Tokugawa Ieyasu, entered the castle. The Naito clan then changed their family name to Echizen Matsudaira in 1615, making Maruoka Castle a branch castle of the Echizen Matsudaira family. Maruoka Castle is the oldest extant castle in Japan with a main keep, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property. The three-story main keep houses exhibits and materials that offer a glimpse into the daily life and culture of that era. The view from the keep is breathtaking, offering panoramic views of the surrounding town. The area around Maruoka Castle features a castle town and lush parks, making it a sightseeing spot where you can enjoy both history and nature. The castle town retains its old streetscape, creating a charming atmosphere. The surrounding parks offer seasonal beauty, with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall. While Maruoka Castle is a must-see for history buffs, it's also an enjoyable destination for those less interested in history. Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery and rich history for a truly memorable trip.

Maruoka Castle

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