Fukuyama Castle / Fukuyama Castle Museum
Fukuyama Castle was built by Katsunari Mizuno when he became the lord of the Bingo district, with 100,000 koku, in 1619 (fifth year of the Genna era). Both the Fushimi-yagura and Sujigane-gomon gates are designated as important cultural properties of Japan. The interior of the donjon is used as a museum, where one can see the personal effects and other items a succession of feudal lords, along with archaeological and historical materials.
| Address : |
(Fukuyama Castle Park) 1-8 Marunouchi, Fukuyama-city, Hiroshima-pref. 720-0061 |
| Transportation : |
Approximately 5 minutes on foot from the north exit of JR Fukuyama station. Approximately 20 minutes from Fukuyamahigashi/nishi Interchanges on the Sanyo Expressway |
| Period : |
9:30 - 17:00 (Visitors may enter until 16:30.) |
| Regular Holiday : |
Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following Tuesday) |
| Fare : |
Collection Exhibition: 200 yen for adults (160 yen), for students under high school for free Note* () indicating admissions for a group of 20 persons or more |
| Parking : |
Available. Shared with the parking of the Fukuyama Castle Museum, Fukuyama Museum of Literature, etc. Please bring a parking ticket (free for 1 hour) to the receptiondesk. Free bus parking is also available. (Reservation required) |
| TEL : |
(084)922-2117 |