Fukuoka Castle

What it is

• Japanese castle built in the early Edo period.
• Also known as Maizuru Castle and Ishi Castle.
• Main castle ruins are a national historic site.
• Designated a national historic site in 1957.

What to see

• Castle ruins within Maizuru Park and Ohori Park.
• South Ninomaru Tamon Yagura is a cultural property.
• Hirayama castle with a Teikaku-style layout.
• Castle grounds cover 240,000 square meters.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Ohori Koen Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.