Maruoka Castle

About this experience

Present your E-ticket to pick up and use your tickets.;Location of use;Sakai, Fukui 910-0231;Time of use;8:30~17:00(Last admission: 16:30);Ticket collection location;Sakai, Fukui 910-0231;Ticket collection time;8:30~16:30

Highlights

• Visit a historic castle in Fukui, known as one of the oldest surviving castles in the country.
• Admire its simple wooden architecture, reflecting authentic samurai-era design.
• Climb the steep interior stairs to reach the top and enjoy scenic countryside views.
• Learn about the castle’s history and its role in feudal Japan. Enjoy beautiful seasonal scenery, especially cherry blossoms in spring.
• Experience a peaceful and traditional atmosphere away from crowded tourist spots.

What's included

• Maruoka Castle Admission TicketChildAdmission fee for "Maruoka Castle", "Maruoka History and Folk Museum", and "Nihon Ichisho Toilet Paper Museum"

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. At Redemption Counter

What to expect

Maruoka Castle is one of the existing twelve towers. The whole building is a wooden structure with a sense of age. The historical atmosphere in the building is very rich, and the objects placed are also very Japanese regional characteristics.

Things to note

• (Maruoka History and Folklore Museum, a museum that makes Japanese short toilet paper, closed from 12/29 to 1/3, with some temporary closures)
• Facility address: 1-59 Kasumi-cho, Maruoka-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui Prefecture
• Open all year round
• Official website address: https://maruoka-castle.jp/
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• [operating hours] 8:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
• Business periods and times may change or close due to seasonal factors, so please check in advance.
• On the day of your visit, please go to the ticket office and present the QR code to redeem ticket.
• Take the Keifuku bus from JR Fukui Station for about 50 minutes
• Due to the impact of the new coronavirus and other factors, any temporary closures will be announced on the official website.
• Free for children under 6 years old
• Take the Keifuku bus from JR Awara Onsen Station for about 20 minutes.
• No refunds or changes are allowed after redemption, and you cannot re-enter the venue.
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Terms & conditions

Operating hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Operating hours and periods may change or the park may close due to seasonal factors. Please check in advance.
Official website: https://maruoka-castle.jp/
transportation method
Approximately 50 minutes by Keifuku Bus from JR Fukui Station, approximately 20 minutes by Keifuku Bus from JR Awara Onsen Station.
Instructions for use
On the day of your visit, please present the QR code at the ticket office for ticket redemption and entry.
Facility Address: 1-59 Kasumicho, Maruoka, Sakai, Fukui Prefecture
Important Notes
Open Year Round
(Maruoka History and Folklore Museum · Ichibitsu Keijo Japan's Shortest Letter Museum, closed from December 29 to January 3, may have temporary closures)
※In response to the impact of COVID-19 and other factors, any temporary closures will be announced on the official website.
2. Non-refundable and non-exchangeable after redemption, no re-entry allowed.
Free for children under 6 Present your E-ticket to pick up and use your tickets. Ticket collection location Sakai, Fukui 910-0231 Ticket collection time 8:30~16:30 Location of use Sakai, Fukui 910-0231 Time of use 8:30~17:00(Last admission: 16:30)