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Maruoka Castle
丸岡城Fukui · Chubu
Maruoka Castle is renowned for being the oldest surviving original castle keep in Japan, dating back to 1576. Its unique stone-drop walls are a remarkable feature that showcases traditional Japanese castle architecture.
- Best season
- Spring
- Spring, during cherry blossom season
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.2· 5,551 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adults ¥450; elementary/junior high ¥150. Ticket also covers the Ippitsu-Keijo letter museum. Groups (30+) ¥360.
- Nearest station
- Maruoka Station
- Website
- maruoka-castle.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00Admission
- Adults ¥450; elementary/junior high ¥150. Ticket also covers the Ippitsu-Keijo letter museum. Groups (30+) ¥360.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~2h 20m by car
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