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Maruoka Castle tower395 views
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Tojinbo in Mikuni-cho is spectacular, natural rock columns and walls on the coast. Hiking trails and boat rides give you a closer look at this rare natural monument. 352 viewsTojimbo is accessible by bus from JR Awara Onsen Station on the Hokuriku Line.
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Maruoka Castle329 views
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Roof tiles made of stone on Maruoka Castle327 views
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Huge rock columns stand about 9 stories (25 meters) high.326 views
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Bungee jumping is probably not possible here.256 views
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Tojinbo sign indicating the Echizen-Kaga Coastal Quasi-National Park255 views
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Maruoka Castle is Japan's oldest surviving castle tower although it collapsed during the Fukui Earthquake in 1948. Rebuilt in 1955 with most of the original materials. Originally built in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, nicknamed Kasumiga-jo (Misty Castle161 viewsPhoto: Way to Maruoka Castle from the bus stop.
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Bus stop for Maruoka Castle155 viewsTakes about 40-50 min. from Fukui Station.
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Old shachi (killer whale) roof ornaments made of stone.142 viewsThe original shachi were made of wood with copper plating. But during WWII, the precious copper was taken and these two stone shachi were made to replace the original shachi. These two shachi fell off the roof during the 1948 earthquake and were replaced by a replica of the original made of wood and copper plating.
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Kasumiga-jo Park, noted for cherry blossoms.141 views
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Maruoka Castle tower134 views
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Edo Period currency133 views
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Steps to castle tower entrance.127 views
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Entrance to castle grounds125 views
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The stone marker says National Treasure Kasumiga-jo Castle.124 viewsThe castle was a National Treasure until it collapsed in the 1948 Fukui Earthquake. Now an Important Cultural Property.
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Side of castle124 views
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1st floor of castle tower with photos of other castles.124 views
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Folk History Museum124 views
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1st floor of castle tower123 viewsThe steep stairs go to the 2nd floor.
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Path to castle tower122 views
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Roof tiles made of stone (2nd floor)121 views
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Maruoka Castle tower120 views
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Veranda (closed to visitors)120 views
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The veranda is narrow and the fence is low.120 views
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Ceiling on top floor120 views
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Folk History Museum adjacent to the castle. 歴史民俗資料館119 views
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Inside Folk History Museum119 views
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Stairway on top floor118 views
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View from castle tower116 views
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Well related to the castle's mist.116 views
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115 views
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Top floor115 views
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Top floor115 views
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Entrance to castle tower114 views
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1st floor of castle tower114 views
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2nd floor114 views
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Old-style "bay window?"113 views
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Stairs to top floor113 views
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Lower stone wall113 views
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"Sama" hole to shoot weapons (arrows or guns)112 views
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Stairs going down112 views
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Roof tiles made of stone (rare)111 views
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Ceiling on top floor110 views
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Ceiling on top floor108 views
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Ceiling on top floor105 views
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