Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
The Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, about 10 km southeast of Fukui City, are the castle town ruins of the Asakura Clan that ruled Echizen province for five generations spanning 103 years during the Warring States period. A nearly perfect townscape of samurai residences, a temple, residences, and merchant shops was excavated along a street, and has been designated a special historic site and place of scenic beauty.
Street address
- Kidonouchi-cho, Fukui City
Access
Route1
- Keifuku bus for Jokyouji from JR Fukui Station, disembark Fukugen Machinami (Restored Townscape), along with a little walk
*There is also a limited direct bus service
- Keifuku bus for Jokyouji from JR Fukui Station, disembark Fukugen Machinami (Restored Townscape), along with a little walk
Route2
- Take the JR Etsumi-Hoku Line from Fukui Station to Ichijodani Station
15 minutes by foot
- Take the JR Etsumi-Hoku Line from Fukui Station to Ichijodani Station
Opening Hours
- ○Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Self-guided tour
○Restored townscape
9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed
- ○Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Self-guided tour
○ Restored townscape
Open all year
*Closed for New Year holiday
Fee
Website
- http://www3.fctv.ne.jp/~asakura/
Best season
- All year
Point
- ○Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Free admission
○Restored townscape
・210 yen/person
・Free of charge to those at the age of 15 or less, persons with disabilities, and seniors over 70
*Group discount available for parties of 20 or more
