Fukuoka Castle Ruins
福岡城跡
One of the 100 most famous castles in Japan! A historic site with more than 400 years of history to pass on to future generations.
he castle was built over a period of seven years from 1601 by Nagamasa Kuroda, who became lord of 520,000 koku in Chikuzen after his success in the Battle of Sekigahara. The existence of the castle tower is not known, but it was a famous castle with large, medium and s
Basic Information
Address (Japanese) | 810-0043 福岡県福岡市中央区城内 |
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Address | Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka |
Telephone Number | 092-711-4666(福岡市経済観光文化局 文化財活用部 文化財活用課) |
Fax Number | 092-733-5537 |
Open | Minamimaru Tamon Yagura (turret) front garden 9:00am-5:00pm |
Price | free of charge |
Car Park | Approx. 70 cars (paid parking) Other coin-operated parking available in the vicinity. |
Access | Fukuoka City Subway (Airport Line): 8 minutes walk from Ohorikouen Station and Akasaka Station. Nishitetsu Bus: 5-8 minutes walk from Fukuoka Castle/Korokan-mae, Otemon/Heiwadai Athletics Stadium Entrance and Fukuoka City Museum East Exit. |
Website | https://yokanavi.com/en/spot/26898/ https://bunkazai.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/historic_sites/ https://fukuokajyo.com/ |
*Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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