Fukuchiyama Castle - Fukuchiyama

Or taiga of the impact of the have been quite developed. But it is restored castle tower looks good rooftops of Fukuchiyama from the tower. Tower in parentheses are put in the admission fee 330 yen. Some of them are very satisfied with materials such as video. Fukuchiyama around has been surrounded by mountains, but I was for or pretty development on the route of when you go to the Sea of ​​Japan from Kyoto or was the road leading to Kyoto in Sanin. I thought that there was a small souvenir shop and I thought it was really well maintained. Mitsuhide love of Fukuchiyama was found well.

Fukuchiyama Castle was built by Akechi Mitsuhide, who settled Tamba in 1579. (← Up to this point from the official website) I visited by motorcycle in September 2017. However, Fukuchiyama Castle was not the destination, but the purpose was to experience the transition from summer to autumn, and it was the destination of the result of running without a hitch. .. .. The way to Fukuchiyama Castle can be reached from home on National Routes 173 & 9. It takes about 2 hours to run normally, but since the purpose was the running process, I spent about 3 hours arriving while slowly running along the green national highway. I didn't have a big impression of the castle (because my standard is the local Osaka castle), but I felt that the atmosphere was different for me, who had only the impression that the castle was white because it was made of wood. Unfortunately, the day I visited was a closed day (Tuesday), so I couldn't get the castle seal. It may be a seasonal pattern, but on the slope on the way to the castle, big wasps like wasps were flying around, and I felt a little dangerous, so please be careful. Also, there are still castle towns around Fukuchiyama. If you take a walk there as well, you may be able to see the goodness of Fukuchiyama and the feelings of Akechi Mitsuhide.

You can feel the Azuchi-Momoyama period in the castle on the blackboard wall. The main castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide after Tamba and Tango were put together, and three years after the castle was built, he died in the Battle of Yamazaki, the Honnoji Incident. In the early Edo period, the castle owner changed rapidly, but after that, Mr. Kuchiki from Omi, who was in charge of Tsuchiura Castle, ruled for 200 years until the Meiji era. If you park at the free tourist parking lot, cross the water moat at the big drum bridge and enter the castle. Head to the castle tower while looking at the beautiful stone wall, the stone wall of the castle tower uses a lot of tombstones and Buddhist stones as diversion stones Pay 330 yen to enter the castle tower The two 16-minute and 5-minute movies of the theater are a must-see, and you can study Mitsuhide's life and Fukuchiyama in an easy-to-understand manner. The inside is a museum, so go to the observation room on the top floor while watching, and listen to the explanations flowing from the speakers to see the townscape and the bank of the flood control river built by Mitsuhide. When you leave the castle tower, you will see the guardhouse, wells, gates, shachihoko, and Tamon fence, and you will leave the castle. Thank you for your hard work. Although it is influenced by the taiga drama, the image of Mitsuhide, which is transmitted as a villain, has changed for the better. I'm also a favorite military commander, so I'm happy.

I went on a weekday in the latter half of 12 o'clock. It was a good day for sightseeing because it was relatively warm and the weather was good for this time of year. It is a castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide. It was in a small high place and the view of the castle was good. What is unique is that there are some heart-shaped stones in the stone wall, so it is fun to look for them with your family or couple.

Since it is a restored castle, it is easy to go up and down the stairs in the castle, and there is an exhibition of books and a theater room, so it was interesting to know the approximate history. As a measure against corona, a polite explanation was given at the entrance, and each floor was well ventilated, so it's cold but safe. After all, "Ishigaki" was good. It seems that there was also a 1359 Gorinto, and it seems that more than 500 diversion stones were found soon. It was also interesting to look at the Nozomi stone wall and find the diversion stone. I was also surprised at the size and depth of the "Toyoiwai" made about 90 years after the Mitsuhide era.

Aside from historical considerations, it is a symbol of Fukuchiyama. When you come to Fukuchiyama, you can say that it is a must-see spot. The following is the information as of April 2022. The admission fee for adults is 330 yen. Infection control is fairly solid, and after being asked to disinfect, some contact information will be written. You can think of the castle tower as if it were a museum. The history of the Warring States period centered on Akechi Mitsuhide is explained along with materials. From the top floor of the castle tower, you can get a panoramic view of Mt. Fukuchi. There is also a free parking lot to the east of the castle tower for cars. Thank you for being free. In addition, there are a lot of stylish restaurants around it, which is a nice atmosphere.