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[Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture] 6 recommended sightseeing spots in the Maruoka area where the atmosphere of a castle town remains

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Maruoka Town, located in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, which can be accessed in about 3 hours from Osaka and Kyoto, developed as a castle town with Maruoka Castle in its center. Funayori ruins, which are the remains of pit dwellings from the middle of the Jomon period (4,500 years ago), have also be...

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DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau, as an organization responsible for the development of tourism areas in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, plays the role of further refining the tourism resources in Sakai City and leading the region in cooperation with local tourism businesses and a wide variety of stakeholders. is in charge of Introducing the highlights of Sakai City, a city full of nature from the sea to the mountains!

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Recommended sightseeing spots in the Maruoka area of ​​Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture

The Maruoka area is an area in Sakai City facing the mountain side.

In ancient times, it has been confirmed that the Jomon people lived on this flat area of ​​the Sakai Plain, including the Funayori ruins, which are the ruins of pit dwellings from the middle of the Jomon period (4,500 years ago). Additionally, Hirayama Castle has the oldest architectural style among existing castle towers, and is home to historical spots such as Maruoka Castle, also known as Kasumigajo, and Shonenji Temple, which is connected to Akechi Mitsuhide. In this article, we will introduce six recommended tourist spots.

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1. Maruoka Castle (Kasumigajo)

Maruoka Castle is a Hirayama Castle that has the oldest architectural style among existing castle towers, and as its other name, Kasumiga Castle, stands out among the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring, it is a fantastically beautiful castle. In 1576 during the Sengoku period, Katsuie Shibata ordered his nephew Katsutoyo to build it as a preparation for the Ikko Ikki uprising. There is a Japanese garden-style park built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the construction of Maruoka Castle, and the History and Folklore Museum exhibits items related to successive castle owners.

Please see here for details. Maruoka Castle (Kasumigajo) | Tourist Spots | Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Tourist Guide Web Travel Navi Sakai (kanko-sakai.com)

2. A short letter written in one stroke: Japan's shortest letter house

The letter written by Honda Sakuzaemon Shigetsugu, a distinguished vassal of Tokugawa Ieyasu, to his wife is said to be a model of a letter that clearly and concisely conveys the business. Even though it is concise and clear, you can feel the kindness of caring for his wife and children in his short sentences. I believe that the message contained in this short sentence of only 40 characters moved the hearts of many people and resonated with them, which is why it has continued to this day. Here you can see the history of the Ichishu Keijo Award and the winning works to date.

Please see here for details. One Stroke of Letters: Japan's Shortest Letter Museum (tegami-museum.jp)

3. Shonenji Temple

This is the grave of Yoshisada Nitta, a loyal vassal of the Southern Court during the Nanbokucho period. Yoshisada Nitta was killed during the battle at Toumyo-ji Nawate (present-day Nittazuka, Fukui City), and his body is said to have been buried at this temple, and his belongings are preserved as temple treasures.

4. Yuma Club

This is a small horse riding club in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. I specialize in outdoor riding that walks around mountains and rice fields. Beginners are also welcome. Please feel free to contact us. We also sell movies, events, and riding horses.

Click here for more info! ★Yuba Club★(@yuuba_club) • Instagram photos and videos

5.Eight Ribbon

This is a Tyrolean ribbon factory that uses the largest shuttle loom (old model) in Japan. The traditional ribbon weaving technique that remains here is an attractive weaving technique that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. This is probably the only ribbon factory where you can see up close the moment when thread is transformed into Tyrolean ribbon.

Please refer here for details. EIGHT RIBBON Tyrol Ribbon Factory in Maruoka, Fukui Prefecture

6. Castle Hut Marco

Castle Goya Marco is located right next to Maruoka Castle and is a place where castle fans can get together comfortably. Several activities are available for castle fans and history buffs to enjoy Maruoka and Maruoka Castle to the fullest and experience it more deeply. Castle Hut Marco | Maruoka Castle | Fukui Prefecture (shirokoyamaruco.org)

Access information for Sakai City and Maruoka area, Fukui Prefecture

The Maruoka area can be accessed from Kyoto and Osaka in about 3 hours. For detailed access information, please see the following page.

DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau, as an organization responsible for the development of tourism areas in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, plays the role of further refining the tourism resources in Sakai City and leading the region in cooperation with local tourism businesses and a wide variety of stakeholders. is in charge of Introducing the highlights of Sakai City, a city full of nature from the sea to the mountains!

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