Fukui Castle

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Just a short walk from the station, it's worth the trip if you are there and have time.

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History

Yuki Hideyasu, the second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, was awarded the area of Kitanosho for his efforts in the Battle of Sekigahara. Hideyasu built his castle just to the North of Shibata's Kitanosho Castle. In 1624 Matsudaira Tadamasa became lord of Kitanosho and renamed it Fukui. The 4 level 5 story main keep burned down in a great fire in 1669 but the castle itself existed until the Meiji Restoration.


Field Notes

Just a short walk from the station, it's worth the trip if you are there and have time.


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Gallery
  • Rokabashi, covered bridge
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  • Yamazato Entrance Gate
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  • Toneri Gate
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Castle Profile
English Name Fukui Castle
Japanese Name 福井城
Founder Yuki Hideyasu
Year Founded 1601
Castle Type Flatland
Castle Condition No main keep but other buildings
Designations Next 100 Castles
Historical Period Edo Period
Artifacts Dorui, Ishigaki, Gates, Bridges, Tenshudai
Features gates, bridges, samurai homes, water moats, stone walls, walls
Visitor Information
Access Fukui Sta. (Hokuriku Line), 5 minute walk
Hours
Time Required
Location Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Coordinates 36.06495, 136.22184
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Admin
Added to Jcastle 2006
Contributor Eric
Admin Year Visited 2006, 2023
Admin Visits June 13, 2006; May 1, 2023
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