Katsuyama Castle Museum

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Katsuyama Castle Museum is a museum in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, built in the style of a Tenshu (the main tower of a Japanese castle), which opened in 1992. The tower is 57.8 meters high, making it the tallest building of its kind in Japan. The building is intended to keep alive the memory of the castle that was the main seat of power of the Katsuyama Domain. Inside, the Museum has displays on the military equipment of Edo period Daimyos (feudal lords), textiles, folding screens decorated with paintings of battles, Qing Dynasty folk embroidery from the Zhongyuan (North China Plain) region, Japanese books from the early modern era, etc. From the observation deck on the top storey, visitors can view the city of Katsuyama, which has a history going back to the Paleolithic era, and its beautiful scenery which has led to the area being designated as the Katsuyama Geopark.

Spot details

Address: Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Heisenjichou Heisenji 85-26-1 Map
Area: Eihei-ji Temple / Ono / Katsuyama Area
Phone: 0779886200
Hours: 9:30-16:30 (Admission until 16:00)
Closed: Wednesday, Winter Period(12/21-3/20), Facility Maintenance and inspection day.(1Sunday among Tuesdays from the end of Oct. to the beginning of Dec.)
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults700yen, Elementary/Junior High School Students280yen (subject to change during the special exhibition period)
Parking Lot: Available(75spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(1F)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Impressive from the Outside

Reviewed : 2022.09.25

Apparently this is the tallest castle in Japan? Himeji looks taller to me. Either way, this castle is beautiful even though its fairly new. I came later in the day so had no chance to see the...
No Crowds Or Lining Up

Reviewed : 2016.10.29

We were literally the only visitors to the castle when we went! The museum hosts a great collection of samurai armour and has a nice view over the surrounding countryside.
越前国の勝山城 Echizen-Katsuyama Castle

Reviewed : 2016.04.21

昨日三つのお城を訪ねた。お城中毒、僕！このアルバムは越前国の勝山城。天守が一番高い城だ。Another day, another castle. Yesterday I visited three castles. Mine is not a stable mind. This album is Echizen-Katsuyama Castle. Tada-san was a rich...