Located on a low hill right next to Fukuyama Station, Fukuyama Castle in Hiroshima was originally built at the command of Katsunari Mizuno—a cousin of Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first Tokugawa Shogun.
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With the castle abandoned in 1873, many of the yagura (turrets) were torn down. Although the five-story main tower survived the wrecking crews of the post-feudal period, it was burned to the ground in air raids during WWII.
The main tower, the oyudono (bathhouse) and two of the yagura were rebuilt in 1966.
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Housed within the main tower is a history museum focusing on the local area.
The grounds of the castle are free to enter, but there is a ¥200 fee to enter the museum. High school-aged students and under can enter for free. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Overall, the castle is interesting, but only worth a look if you are in the area. Himeji Castle to the north of here is a much better castle to visit.
- 227 m from Fukuyama Station Sanyo Shinkansen