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Maruoka Castle — Japan's Oldest Surviving Keep
Fukui· Sakai

Maruoka Castle — Japan's Oldest Surviving Keep

Maruoka Castle (丸岡城) possesses the oldest surviving castle keep (tenshu) in Japan, constructed in 1576 — a claim dispute…

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Updated Jun 2026
Mikuni Minato — Historic Port Town and Sunset Viewpoint
Fukui· Sakai

Mikuni Minato — Historic Port Town and Sunset Viewpoint

Mikuni (三国湊) was one of Hokuriku's most prosperous ports during the Edo and Meiji periods, serving as the coastal hub fo…

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Updated Jun 2026
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