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Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins — Buried Samurai City
Fukui· Fukui City

Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins — Buried Samurai City

Ichijodani (一乗谷) was the castle town of the Asakura clan, who ruled Echizen Province (now Fukui) for 103 years (1471–157…

Asakura ruinssamurai cityarchaeological site+2
Updated Jun 2026
Yokokan Garden — Edo-Period Feudal Lord's Retreat
Fukui· Fukui City

Yokokan Garden — Edo-Period Feudal Lord's Retreat

Yokokan (養浩館庭園) is the former villa garden of the Matsudaira clan, feudal lords who ruled Fukui Domain for 270 years dur…

Japanese gardenEdo periodstrolling garden+2
Updated Jun 2026
Fukui City Ruins Museum — Under-Floor Archaeological Site
Fukui· Fukui City

Fukui City Ruins Museum — Under-Floor Archaeological Site

The Fukui City History Museum (福井市立郷土歴史博物館) features a unique exhibition format: the museum building was constructed dir…

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Updated Jun 2026
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