Katsuyama Castle Museum
A White Castle Tower That Houses an Art and History Museum
Katsuyama Castle Museum is a registered museum with a keep consisting of five stories and six floors, which opened in 1992. The Katsuyama Castle Museum is Japan’s tallest building in the style of a castle tower, at 57.8 meters tall. The museum’s collection includes items from local culture, samurai armor and swords, and various works of art. The top floor offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
From the observation deck on the top floor, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Katsuyama cityscape, which has a history dating back to the Paleolithic Age, the beautiful nature registered as a Geopark, and the former premises of Hakusan Heisenji Temple, which is registered as a national historic site.
- Area
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
- Category
- History & Culture Castles Museums
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0779-88-6200
- Address
- 福井県勝山市平泉寺町平泉寺85-26-1
- Opening Hours
- 9:30-16:30 (admission until 16:00)
- Closed
- Closed every Wednesday and during winter
- Prices
- Individuals (regular season)
Adults: 700 yen (group: 560 yen)
Children (elementary, junior high and high school students) 280 yen (group 230 yen)
Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount.
Admission fees are subject to change for special exhibitions. - Payment Methods
- Cash, PayPay
- Getting There
- 15 minutes drive from Katsuyama IC on Chubu Jukan Expressway.
From Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station, take the community bus (in the direction of Gurururin Nanbu) - get off at Katsuyama Castle Museum or take the Heisenji Line or Heisenji/Inose reservation bus - get off at Katsuyama Castle Museum. - Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 75
- Parking Space for Large Buses
- 5
- Website
