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Sights around Fukuoka Castle

Buildings

From the Fukuoka castle ruins boast Edo era castle towers and foundations, to the Fukuoka prefecture tangible cultural treasure commemoration building, one of 24 Kuroda family member's MoritaHeitei Nagaya Gate, (legendary) Shiomi castle tower, and the Najima Gate, the vicinity is packed with sights to explore. Take a step into history as you walk around.

Stone wall

Fukuoka Castle is famous for its wonderful stone walls. Many parts, such as the castle tower, Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru gate, are made of stone walls. Its total length exceeds 3 km, and there are places where the height exceeds 10m.

Fukuoka castle Shimonobashi King’s gate (Shimonohasi Gomon)

Fukuoka castle Kaminohashi gate (kaminohashi mon)

Fukuoka Castle tide watchtower (Shiomi Yagura)

Fukuoka castle Tamon watchtower (Tamon Yagura)

Fukuoka Castle Prayer Tower (Kinen Yagura)

Fukuoka Castle Najima gate (Najima mon)

Former Mataro Tabei House – Nagaya-mon

Fukuoka Castle Temple of Heaven (Tensyudai ato)

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