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A Castle in a Mist of Cherry Blossoms
Built around 450 years ago, Maruoka Castele is said to have the oldest castle tower in all of Japan. The castle is also home to a fine Japanese garden and numerous historical artifacts. The castle is often referred to as "Kasumi [mist] Castle". Long ago, it was rumored that any time an invader would approach, a mist would appear to hide the castle. There are a number of cherry blossom trees around the castle, making spring a particularly nice time to visit.
| Address | 1-59 Kasumicho, Maruoka, Sakai, Fukui Prefecture 910-0231 〒910-0231 Fukui, Sakai, Maruokacho Kasumicho, 1−59 |
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| Directions | JR |
| Business hours | 8:30am–5:00pm |
| Holidays | Open Year-Round |
| Contact | TEL:0776-66-0303 |
| Wi-Fi | Available at Maruoka Castle and castle museum |
| Credit card payment | Accepted at souvenir shops (no AMEX) |
| Supported languages | None |
| Price | High School and up ¥450 |
| Average visit length | 1 hour |
| Websites | Official Site http://kanko-sakai.com/en/spot/detail007.phpcastlehttps://www.fuku-e.com/lang/english/places_to_visit/castle.php |
