Fukui Castle - 福井城 (map)
photos: Daniel O'Grady
Location: |
Fukui (Echizen Province) |
| 福井県 (越前国) | |
Clan: |
Matsudaira (Echizen) |
| 松平氏(越前) | |
Dates: |
1601 - 1871 |
Type: |
Flatland, Rinkakushiki |
Main tower: |
None |
Categories: |
Chūbu | Ruins |
Summary:
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. |
