Fukuyama Castle (福山城) is a historic castle located in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The castle was originally built in the 17th century by the feudal lord Mizuno Katsunari and was one of the largest castles in the region.
The castle is located on a hill overlooking the city and features a beautiful moat, stone walls, and a large keep. The keep is five stories tall and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. Visitors can climb to the top of the keep and enjoy the views, as well as see exhibits about the castle’s history and the feudal period in Japan.
The castle was destroyed during World War II, but in the 1960s, it was reconstructed in reinforced concrete, as was Hiroshima Castle, in the hope that it would never again be destroyed by fire. It is now used as a museum to introduce the history and culture of the Fukuyama region.
In addition to the castle, the surrounding Fukuyama Castle Park is also a popular attraction, offering beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall. The park also features several walking paths, a tea house, and a traditional Japanese garden.
Getting there
From Hiroshima Station to Fukuyama Castle:
| Shinkansen | Hiroshima Station ↓ Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen ↓ 22 minutes (Nonstop) Fukuyama Station ↓ Walk about 6 minutes ↓ Fukuyama Castle (Cost 5,040 yen) |
Details
| Hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Reception closes 4:30 PM. Closed on Mondays. |
| Admission | Adults: 500 yen |
| Phone | +81 84-922-2117 |
| Address | 1 Chome-8-3 Marunouchi, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-0061 |
| Official Website | https://fukuyamajo.jp/ |