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Katsuyama Castle Museum

Japan, 85-26-1 Heisenji, Heisenjicho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture 911-0822

Opened in 1992, this historical museum is located inside a 5-layer, 6-story castle tower that boasts the highest height (57.8m) in Japan. From the observatory on the top floor, you can see the scenery of Katsuyama, which has a history dating back to the Paleolithic age, and the beautiful nature that is registered as a geopark. In addition to the collection of daimyo armor and battle screens, we also store and display works related to the calligrapher Nishiwaki Goseki. Now that most of the remains from the feudal era have been lost, the existence of this museum also functions as a symbol that allows you to feel at a glance that there was once a domain in Katsuyama.

Business Time
  • Monday:  9:30~16:30
  • Tuesday:  9:30~16:30
  • Wednesday:  Close
  • Thursday:  9:30~16:30
  • Friday:  9:30~16:30
  • Saturday:  9:30~16:30
  • Sunday:  9:30~16:30
Telephone number 0779-88-6200
Website http://www.katsuyamajyou.com/
Access
  • ◆Access by car: About 15 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Fukui Kita JCT to Chubu Jukan Expressway Katsuyama IC ◆Access by bus/train: From JR Fukui Station, take the Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line, get off at the final stop, Katsuyama Station, and take a bus or taxi for about 10 minutes.
Language 日本語
Other [Admission fee] Adults 700 yen Children (elementary, middle and high school students) 280 yen Admission fees are subject to change when special exhibitions are held. Please note that the museum will be closed for the winter from December 21st to March 20th.
Last Update : 2022.12.14   Katsuyama DMO

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