A new gateway to Maruoka Castle has opened!
This building,
featuring a roof inspired by Echizen textiles and a design incorporating Takadani stones,
offers views of Maruoka Castle from both the outside and inside.
We hope that everyone, whether you're a first-time visitor or a local resident,
will stop by when you come to this town.
This new tourist hub is filled with such sentiments.
Welcome to the charming
Maruoka Castle!
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ABOUT USWhat is the
Machiyori Market
Cafe
"Maruya Cafe" is a space where you can enjoy the rich food of Fukui while gazing at Maruoka Castle. You can casually enjoy local flavors such as Echizen oroshi soba, sauce katsudon, and katsu sandwiches.
There's also a terrace seating area, where you can spend a relaxing time while enjoying the seasonal scenery, such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.
- Hours
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8:30 ~ 17:30(spring/summer)
Cafe:8:30 ~ 11:00
Lunch:11:00 ~ (L.O.17:00)
- Closed
- Every Wednesday/New Year holidays
Shop
"Maruya Shop" is a store that gathers delicious foods from Fukui.
We offer a wide selection of items perfect for souvenirs, such as local Fukui sake and famous sweets. We also have limited edition items that can only be purchased here.
Please enjoy the flavors of Fukui in your own home.
- Hours
- 8:30 ~ 17:30(spring/summer)
- Closed
- Every Wednesday/New Year holidays
Exhibition Space
We exhibit materials and panels related to Maruoka Castle, such as the Takadani stone Shachihoko that was once installed on the Maruoka Castle tower.
Theater room
In the theater room, there is an experience corner where the castle tower and castle town from the early Edo period are reproduced in VR, and you can watch an explanation by castle archaeologist Yoshihiro Senda. In addition, in the exhibition room, a stone shachihoko (roof ornament) that was used during the war is on display.
Various Services
We offer convenient services such as tourist information, coin lockers, free WiFi, a nursing room, and a powder room.
FLOOR GUIDE
ACCESS
Maruoka Castle
Machiyori Market
910-0231, 4-12 Kasumicho, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
Hours: 8:30 ~ 17:00
Closed: Open year-round (except for the New Year's holiday period)
From Fukui Station
BUS
Fukui
station
Keifuku bus
Maruoka Castle
60min
From Awaraonsen station
BUS
Awaraonsen
station
Keifuku bus
Maruoka Castle
20min
By car
Hokuriku Expressway
Maruoka Interchange
General road
Maruoka Castle
10min
【Parking】
・5 large cars, 55 regular cars, 2 cars for the disabled (24 hours)
