Echizen-Fuchū Castle, Japanese castle in Echizen, Japan
Echizen-Fuchū Castle utilized the Hino River as an outer moat and featured double moats measuring 180 meters north-south and 100 meters east-west.
In 1575, Oda Nobunaga granted the castle to Maeda Toshiie, who transformed the former administrative office into a substantial fortification within the Echizen region.
The castle gate, relocated during the Meiji period, now stands as the temple gate at Shōgakuji Temple and holds status as a Municipal Cultural Property.
The castle site occupies the area between JR Takefu Station and Echizen City Hall, with stone marker indicators guiding visitors through the historical location.
Despite the One Castle per Province Edict, this fortress maintained its status through special permission as the Honda clan received designation as affiliated senior retainers.
Location: Echizen
GPS coordinates: 35.90355,136.16884
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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