Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins

Overview

The Ichijodani Asakura Family Historic Ruins are historic ruins located in the Kidonouchi section of the city of Fukui, Fukui Prefecture. They are the remains of the Asakura clan, a Sengoku-period warlord family that controlled Echizen Province from Ichijodani Castle. The ruins consist of the mountain castle of Ichijodani and the castle town at its foot, and the entire 278-hectare site is designated a Special Historic Site of Japan.

Highlights

• ●The entire 278-hectare site, comprising the mountain castle of Ichijodani and the castle town at its base
• ●Four Japanese gardens, known as the Ichijodani Asakura Family Gardens, designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty
• ●Remains of the residences of the Asakura clan and their retainers, who ruled Echizen Province
• ●A historic castle site selected as one of Japan's 100 Fine Castles

History

The Asakura clan's base centered on Ichijodani Castle is dated to 1471 during the Sengoku period. The Asakura controlled the area from here for 103 years, ruling Echizen Province. The ruins were designated a Special Historic Site in 1971, and in June 2007, 2,343 excavated artifacts were designated Important Cultural Properties. In 2006 the site was selected as one of Japan's 100 Fine Castles.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Begin the visit at the castle-town ruins at the foot of the mountain
2. 2Trace the residence sites of the Asakura clan and their retainers
3. 3Tour the four Japanese gardens of the Ichijodani Asakura Family Gardens, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty
4. 4Take in the grounds of the Ichijodani mountain castle above

Did you know?

💡 The entire site covers 278 hectares and is designated a Special Historic Site of Japan.

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