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Matsumae Castle (officially Fukuyama Castle) was the last castle built in Japan, and has been selected as one of the "100 Great Castles in Japan" and a "Hokkaido Heritage Site." During the Boshin War, which took place from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era, Toshizo Hijikata, vice-chief of the Shinsengumi, attacked the castle. After the wooden castle tower burned down, a new one made of reinforced concrete was completed and opened as the Matsumae Castle Museum. The contrast between the cherry blossoms in spring and the castle is spectacular.
北海道まつまえ観光物産協会 まつまえの文化財Business Hours
[Every year]
April 10th to December 10th 9:00am to 5:00pm (entrance accepted until 4:30pm)
regular closing day
Winter closure: December 11th to April 9th
Fee
High school students and above: 360 yen / Elementary and junior high school students and above: 240 yen / Infants: Free
parking lot
Available (Free parking at History Oasis next to Matsumae Town Hall / Approx. 15 spaces)
*About a 5-minute walk from the parking lot
Location
144 Matsushiro, Matsumae-cho, Matsumae-gun
・After getting off the bus at "Matsushiro", it is a 10 minute walk
・About 80 minutes by car from JR Kikonai Station
*The information listed is current as of April 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
