Katsuyama Castle, Feudal castle in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
The reconstructed six-story concrete structure stands at 60 meters, making it the tallest castle building in Japan with an observation deck on top.
The original castle, constructed in 1579 by Shibata Katsuyasu, served as the center of Echizen-Katsuyama Domain during the Edo period under Tokugawa rule.
The castle museum displays numerous artifacts, tools, and weapons spanning 700 years of Japanese history, representing the regional heritage of Fukui Prefecture.
Visitors can reach the castle via a 20-minute community bus ride or taxi from Katsuyama Station on the Echizen railway line.
Stone walls of the castle feature dragon sculptures, while the sixth-floor observation deck offers views of Katsuyama City and the Hakusan mountain range.
GPS coordinates: 36.66761,139.95475
Latest update: March 29, 2025 11:58
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