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Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Fukui Castle (Echizen Fukui Castle) is the remains of an Edo period castle located in the center of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. It was developed as the headquarters of the Echizen Fukui Domain (Fukui Domain) established after the Battle of Sekigahara, and the domain lord's residence, as well as large stone walls and moats, were constructed. Much of the castle grounds have now been lost...

Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins (Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture) Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) The Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins is an archaeological site containing the remains of the mansion and castle town of the Asakura clan, who ruled Echizen (present-day Fukui Prefecture) during the Sengoku period. Excavations have revealed town houses, samurai residences, temples, gardens, roads, and other structures from that time, revealing the origins of the area.