Fukuchiyama Castle

This castle of the old Fukuchiyama feudal domain in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture is a fortress which belonged to a powerful clan was once known as Yokoyama Castle. It was reconstructed by Akechi Mitsuhide in 1579, who renamed it to Fukuchiyama Castle. Once completed there was a castle tower and various other buildings, but after the castle abandonment orders of the Meiji period many were demolished. Just the stone wall, copper gatehouse and the Toyoiwa-no-i Well remain their original Edo period appearance. The current castle tower was rebuilt in 1986, and the inside was opened as a museum.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Fukuchiyamashi Naiki 5 Map
Area: Kameoka / Nantan Area
Phone: 0773239564
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: Tuesday, New Year's holiday(12/28-31, 1/4-6), Temporarily closed from 11/2-11/10 only in 2022 (except 11/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]330yen
[Child]110yen
Parking Lot: Available (70 spaces *Large bus 6 spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Impossible (no elevator)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available (Please use a carry bag, etc.)