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.
Highlights
- Oldest 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)
Overview
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