Fukui Castle Ruins

Overview

Fukui Castle is a renowned castle built in 1606 by Hideyasu Yuki, the second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Granted Echizen Province by Ieyasu, Hideyasu constructed Fukui Castle. It subsequently became the seat of the Echizen Matsudaira clan, flourishing for approximately 270 years as the political center of Echizen Province under seventeen lords. Fukui Castle was a robust castle built using the advanced castle architecture techniques of the time. A moat and stone walls surrounded the castle, and the main keep was a magnificent four-story, five-tiered structure standing 37 meters tall. However, repeated fires led to its destruction. Although the main keep no longer stands, portions of the stone walls and moat remain, hinting at the castle's former grandeur. Below the main keep's foundation lies "Fukuno-i," a well that served as an important water source for the Fukui clan. It is said that this well is the origin of the "Fukui" name, incorporating the character for "luck" (福). The Fukui Castle ruins are now a well-maintained park, a popular resting place for citizens. During cherry blossom season, it's bustling with hanami (cherry blossom viewing) enthusiasts. Offering panoramic views of Fukui City, the castle ruins are a popular tourist spot. Visit Fukui Castle Ruins and experience a piece of history.