Fukuchiyama Castle

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All pictures donated by Raymond W.

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History

Akechi Mitsuhide built Fukuchiyama Castle under the orders of Oda Nobunaga for his attacks on the Tanba area. After the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 Arima Toyouji became lord of the castle. He expanded and fortified the castle into the Fukuchiyama Castle we see today. Lordship of the castle changed hands a number of times until Kutsuki Tanemaki became lord of the castle in 1669. From then until the Meiji Restoration, 13 generations of the Kutsuki family ruled over Fukuchiyama.


Field Notes

All pictures donated by Raymond W.


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Gallery
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  • Akaganemon Guard House - one of the rare extant guard houses
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  • Akaganemon Guard House
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  • Tsurigane Gate
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  • Tsurigane Gate
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  • Akechi Yabu
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  • Map of relocated gates
  • Relocated gate at Shosenji
  • Relocated gate at Shosenji
  • Relocated gate at Shosenji
  • Relocated gate at Shosenji
  • Relocated gate at Myokakuji
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  • Relocated gate at Hojuji
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  • Relocated gate at Shoganji
  • Relocated gate at Shoganji
  • Relocated gate at Shoganji


Castle Profile
English Name Fukuchiyama Castle
Japanese Name 福知山城
Founder Akechi Mitsuhide
Year Founded 1579
Castle Type Hilltop
Castle Condition Reconstructed main keep
Designations Local Historic Site
Historical Period Edo Period
Main Keep Structure 3 levels, 4 floors
Year Reconstructed 1985 (concrete)
Features stone walls
Visitor Information
Access Fukuchiyama Sta (Fukuchiyama Line); 15 min walk
Hours
Time Required
URL Castle Website
Location Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates 35.296795, 135.129524
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