Castles in Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefecture has 12 castles, including Fukuoka Castle and Ito Castle. They offer a look into the region's past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 16 best

Fukuoka Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore Fukuoka Castle ruins, a national historic site, and enjoy the surrounding park.

Iwaya Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore Iwaya Castle ruins, a mountain fortress known for a historic 1586 battle.

Goshogotani Kōgoishi

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore a 7th-century mountain castle, a National Historic Site with extensive ruins and gates.

Ito Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore ancient mountain castle ruins, a National Historic Site with historical earthworks and a...

Yanagawa Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore Yanagawa Castle ruins, a historic flatland castle with impressive moats, once Kyushu's m...

Mizuki

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Mizuki is an ancient, massive earthwork castle, a National Special Historic Site.

Moji Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore Moji Castle ruins, a historic mountain fortress with remaining stone walls and a cannon...

Najima Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Najima Castle was a naval base on a hill, now a gate and ruins.

Ōno Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Ōnojō is Japan's oldest mountain fortress, built in 665 to defend against foreign invasion.

Raizan Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore ancient mountain castle ruins, a National Historic Site with impressive stone walls.

Zoyama Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore Zoyama Castle, an ancient mountain castle and National Historic Site, for its unique ear...

Kokura Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Kokura Castle is a reconstructed Edo-period castle with a unique keep, worth visiting for its hi...

Tsutagake Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Visit Tsutagatake Castle remnants on Mt. Jo for historical insights and views of sacred Okinoshi...

Kagenouma Kōgoishi

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore a 7th-century mountain castle ruin, a National Historic Site with unique stone rows.

Kurume Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Kurume Castle, a historic Edo-period domain headquarters, offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal p...

Tachibana Castle

FUKUOKA · CASTLE

Explore a 14th-century mountain castle ruin with historical significance and natural beauty.

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