Fukuchiyama Castle — Attraction in Fukuchiyama

An interesting castle to visit. Though most descriptions of the displayed items are only in Japanese they do have some QR activated app or website for the castle and the locations nearby which probably provide some additional information. It is not that expensive but it is not a place where one can spend a long time. One can buy a combination ticket for the small railway museum and the small art museum in total that is 900 円, or just visiting the castle Costs 330 円for an adult as of writing of...

言わずと知れた福知山市のシンボルです。 城の縄張りは明智光秀によって定められましたが、城郭は江戸時代に入ってからのものです。廃藩置県による廃城で縄張りも縮小され、昭和後期に発掘調査・天守の復元・福知山城公園としての整備が行われました。名古屋城や大阪城、熊本城のように、威風堂々とした雰囲気はありませんが、市民を静かに穏やかに見守るような、そんな佇まいを感じます。 現在、天守は郷土資料館となっていますが、その多くが江戸時代以降の福知山藩としての史料で占められ、明智光秀に関する資料はあまり多くありません。期待しすぎるとガッカリするかもしれません。天守までは（場所により傾斜が急であるものの）坂道になっているため車椅子等の障碍を持つ方でもそれ程難なく行くことが出来ますが、天守内は基本的に階段であるため、利用しづらいと感じるでしょう。

It's the undisputed symbol of Fukuchiyama City. The territory of the castle was defined by Mitsuhide Akechi, but the castle tower and other structures were completed in the Edo period. Although it was abandoned in Meiji era, in the late Showa era, the castle was excavated, the castle tower was restored, and the area was transformed into Fukuchiyama Castle Park. Although it does not have the majestic atmosphere of Nagoya Castle, Osaka Castle, or Kumamoto Castle, it has the appearance of quietly and peacefully watching over the citizens. Today, the castle tower is used as a local museum, but most of the materials are from the Fukuchiyama clan since the Edo period, and there are not many materials related to Mitsuhide Akechi. If you expect too much, you may be disappointed. The path up to the castle tower is sloping (although the slope is steep in some places), so people with disabilities such as wheelchairs can get there without much difficulty, but they may find it difficult to use the stairs inside the...

The view from Fukuchiyama Castle is very beautiful. it's better to come on a weekdays, not crowded, no need to queue to buy tickets, it's convenient to enjoy the view of Fukuchiyama city from the castle and see the history about a castle made by Akechi Mitsuhide. There are guide papers about Fukuchiyama Castle in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. The admission price is only 330 yen, which is very cheap. Open from 9am to 5pm (admission...