Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins (Ichijodani Asakura Family Site)
The Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, located in Ichijodani about 10 km southeast of Fukui City, were once a castle town during the Warring States period (1467–1568). Starting in 1967, excavations rediscovered the layout of the town, including the home of the feudal lord, samurai residences, temples, and houses of merchants and artisans. Some samurai residences and merchants' quarters have been rebuilt along a 200-meter-long stretch of road. Four Japanese gardens have also been discovered and partially restored. The ruins are designated as a national Special Historic Site and Special Place of Scenic Beauty, and the excavated artifacts are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
For over 100 years, this town and Ichijodani Castle served as the base of the Asakura clan, the warlords who ruled the region over five generations, until their defeat. The ruins of the castle are on top of a nearby hill, which offers a scenic view of the area.
The Ichijo River flows through the site, and there are colorful koi carp in the clear river water. In late March and early April, the site is a favorite place for families to see the cherry blossoms.
- Area
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Preferences
- Accessible by public transportation
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0776-41-2330（Asakura Clan Ruins Preservation Society）
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県福井市城戸ﾉ内町
- Opening Hours
- Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins / Open to the public; Reconstructed Village / 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
- Closed
- ・Year-end and New Year holidays
- Prices
- Recreated Townscape / General admission: 330 yen (groups: 260 yen); Seniors 70 and older: 100 yen (groups: 80 yen); Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen (groups: 80 yen)
*Groups must consist of 20 or more people
*Free admission for holders of a disability certificate - Payment Methods
- Cash
- Getting There
- ・From the East Exit of Fukui Station, take the Asakura/Eiheiji Direct Bus and get off at "Fukugen-machinami"; the site is right there.
・From JR Fukui Station, take the Etsumi-hoku Line to "Ichijodani Station"; it is a 15-minute walk from there (you can also use the Karamon Sightseeing Bus).
・10 minutes by car from the Fukui Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway - Car Park
- Yes
- Parking Space for Large Buses
- Yes
- Website
