[Sakura - Best Viewing] Fukui Castle Ruins

Fukui Castle, built in the 11th year of the Keicho era (1606) by Yuki Hideyasu, the first lord of the Fukui domain and the second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, served as the stage for the prosperity of the Echizen Matsudaira family for about 270 years across 17 generations. It is said that at the time of its construction, it featured an imposing five-story main keep with a height of about 37 meters and multiple moats surrounding it. The Somei Yoshino cherry trees encircle the moat, attracting many visitors in spring who come to enjoy the blossoms.

Date & Time

3/22(Sat) 3/23(Sun) 3/24(Mon) 3/25(Tue) 3/26(Wed) 3/27(Thu) 3/28(Fri) 3/29(Sat) 3/30(Sun) 3/31(Mon) 4/1(Tue) 4/2(Wed) 4/3(Thu) 4/4(Fri) 4/5(Sat) 4/6(Sun)

Note

The date is an estimate for the best viewing period, which may vary due to climate conditions.

Venue

Fukui Castle Ruins

Address

3 Oote, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture

Access

About 15 minutes from Fukui IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from JR Fukui Station

Contact

0776-20-5151 （(Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Fukui City Tourist Association）

URL

https://fuku-iro.jp/spot/7/