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Fukuoka Castle Ruins
福岡城跡
Fukuoka & Hakata

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Fukuoka Castle was built on the land of Chikuzen Province (part of Fukuoka today) which was awarded to Kuroda Nagamasa for his contributions during the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The castle was designed by renown castle builder, Kuroda Josui (Kuroda Kanbei), who took seven years and finally finished it in 1608. It was highly regarded by another renown castle builder, Kato Kiyomasa, for its sturdy fortifications, which includes the terrain, stone walls, and turrets. It is also known as Maizuru Castle (dancing crane castle) because it looks like a crane when viewed from the sea. The area is now part of Ohori Park. In the park, you can find the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Visitor Center where you will be introduced to the history and charm of Fukuoka Castle through its reconstructed models and old maps.

Address

Jonai, Chuo, Fukuoka, Fukuoka

Local map
Entry fee

Free
Opening Hours

9:00 - 17:00
July to August: 9:00 - 19:00
Closed

December 29 to January 3
Website

http://fukuokajyo.com/
Best Season

All year
Point

A castle built by Kuroda Nagamasa with his father Kuroda Kanpei.
Nearest Station/IC Access

8 minutes from Akasaka Station on Fukuoka City Subway.

5 minutes from Tenjin-Kita Exit on Fukuoka Expressway.