Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
In Japanese: 一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡
Excavated castle town of the Asakura clan, who ruled Echizen for about 100 years in the Warring States era. Part of the town has been rebuilt.
Special Historic Site; Special Place of Scenic Beauty (gardens)
Nearby
- Eiheiji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Fukui Castle Ruins ≈ 30 min by car
- Yokokan Garden ≈ 30 min by car
- Asuwayama Park ≈ 30 min by car
- Okamoto & Otaki Shrines ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- JR Etsumi Line to Ichijodani Sta., 15 min walk; or direct bus from Fukui Sta. east exit to 'Fukugen Machinami'
- Fee
- Ruins free; reconstructed townscape 330 yen
- Good to know
- Reconstructed townscape 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info