Hikidan Castle Ruins
This flatland castle was built on the hills behind the settlement in southwestern Hikita (elevation approx. 100m). It is said to have been constructed during the Bunmei era (1469–87) by Kubo Hikita, a vassal of the Asakura clan and Lord of Tsushima. Hikita was a key transportation hub since ancient times, where three routes—Kaizu-goshi, Shiotsu-goshi, and Yanagase-goshi—converged as they entered Echizen from Ōmi. Considering this strategic location, it is thought that the ruling Asakura clan stationed a commander here and had the castle built to secure the southern tip of Echizen and serve as an outpost for their domain.
Information
- Telephone Number
- Tsuruga Tourist Information Center 0770-21-8686 Tsuruga Tourism Association 0770-22-8167
- Address
- 福井県敦賀市疋田
- Getting There
- From JR Tsuruga Station, take the community bus "Aihatsu Line" and get off at "Hikita" stop. Approximately 15 minutes by car from the Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC.
