Fukuyama Castle

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Fukuyama Castle, which celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2022, is a famous castle with surprisingly good access, located right in front of JR Fukuyama Station. Its biggest feature is the "iron plating" applied to the north wall of the castle tower, the only one in the nation. This was a practical ingenuity to prevent attacks by former cannons, and its brave figure with black iron plates attached is overwhelmingly powerful. The inside is a hands-on museum utilizing the latest digital technology, where you can enjoy learning about samurai history and castle structure. It's a symbol of Fukuyama where you can feel the powerful samurai prestige suddenly appearing within a modern city.

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#15 福山 ナイトキャッスル 230331

#15 福山 ナイトキャッスル 230331

Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Federation

Fukuyama Castle

Address
1-8-39 Marunouchi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Website
https://fukuyamajo.jp/
Operator
Fukuyama Convention & Visitors Bureau

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