Fukuchiyama Sta (Fukuchiyama Line); 15 min walk
Fukuchiyama Castle is a bit out of the way from Kyoto but it can also be a fantastic day trip for castle fans. The castle itself is well worth the trip, but you can also cycle around the town to visit several temples with gates repurposed from the original castle or cross the river to visit Izaki Castle. Rent a bicycle at the Tourist Information Center just outside the train station. The fascinating stone walls have many stones that were repurposed from graves and temples. Try to see how many you can identify in the walls and use the photos below to practice! There is an art museum at the entrance to the castle that is made to roughly look like a Yagura, but it actually has nothing to do with the castle and is not a faithful mock structure of any kind. But, it is photogenic and provides some additional atmosphere for the castle. Original Profile by RaymondW (2009) updated by Eric (2022).
Open 9am-5pm; closed Tuesday except Holidays when the following day is closed; closed Dec.28-Jan.6; 330 yen admission
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