Maruoka Castle

Maruoka Castle (丸岡城), located in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, is a mountain castle known as one of the 12 existing castle towers, built in the 16th century by Katsutoyo Shibata and later renovated by Narushige Honda, who became the lord of the castle. The castle tower is designated as a national important cultural property as it is a valuable structure that retains the style of the Warring States period.

Surrounded by a deep moat, the castle boasts a beautiful view like an island floating in a sea of clouds. The cherry blossoms in the spring and the autumn leaves in the fall are colorful and fascinating to visitors. The view from the castle tower is exceptional, offering a panoramic view of the Fukui Plain.

Maruoka Castle is attractive not only for its history of surviving warfare, but also for the beauty of the castle itself. It is one of the most valuable of the 12 existing castle towers. When you visit Fukui Prefecture, be sure to visit Maruoka Castle and experience its history and beauty.

Getting there

From Fukui Station to Maruoka Castle:

Bus	Fukui Station ↓ 39 Owada Maruoka Line ↓ 48 minutes (29 stops) Maruoka Honmachi Bus Stop ↓ Walk about 4 minutes ↓ Maruoka Castle (Cost 670 yen)

Details

Hours	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Reception closes at 4:30 PM.
Admission	Adults: 450 yen Children: 150 yen
Phone	+81 776-66-0303
Address	〒910-0231 Fukui, Sakai, Maruokacho Kasumicho, 1 Chome−５９
Official Website	https://maruoka-castle.jp/