Fukuchiyama Castle, Japanese castle in Fukuchiyama, Japan
Fukuchiyama Castle is a reconstructed fortress in Fukuchiyama, Japan, standing on elevated ground above the town with a wooden keep rebuilt according to historical models. Stone walls surround the complex and form a clear boundary between the raised terrain and the surrounding plain.
After taking control of Tanba province, Akechi Mitsuhide rebuilt the fortress on its original foundations around 1580. The current wooden structure dates from a later reconstruction, replacing the original building that disappeared over the centuries.
The name traces back to Akechi Mitsuhide, who renamed the settlement from Yokoyama to Fukuchiyama, invoking fortune and prosperity. Visitors today see a reconstructed wooden keep serving as a museum that displays documents about the region.
The site sits about 15 minutes on foot from Fukuchiyama Station and can be reached by a climbing path. Admission costs 330 yen for adults and 110 yen for students.
The courtyard holds the well Toyoiwa-no-I, recognized as the deepest water source among all Japanese castles. This exceptional depth once secured the water supply even during extended sieges.
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