Fukui Castle is classified as a flatland castle (its layout: Rinkakushiki), and is located in Fukui Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Echizen Province. It is associated with the Matsudaira (Echizen) clan. Dates in use: 1601 - 1871.

Tokugawa Ieyasu's second son, Yuki Hideyasu, was established as lord of the region in 1601. Fukui castle was built, replacing the older fortifications of Kitanosho Castle of the Shibata clan. Hideyasu's would continue to rule over the Echizen domain for the entire Edo period.

To be honest, not a great deal remains of Fukui Castle. Having said that, the main enclosure's wide moat & stone walls are still impressive. Recent years has seen the rebuilding of a covered bridge over the remaining water-filled moat.

Timeline

1601	Construction of the castle started.
1606	Construction was completed.
1669	The main tower burnt down.
1871	The castle was abandoned.
1983	Restoration was undertaken of the stonework.
2008	The Rouka bashi(covered walkway) was built.