Teramachi

Fukuyama Castle (Matsumae Castle) was the last traditional Japanese-style castle to be built in Japan. Between the castle and the nearby hill, there was originally a temple district with around 15 individual temples (positioned so as to provide spiritual protection for the castle). However, during the fighting that accompanied the Meiji Restoration, most of these temples were burnt down, and today only five remain. Full of cherry blossom in spring, and autumn foliage in fall, this area still has a real traditional “castle town” atmosphere.