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April 1, 2019
- On February 1, 2006, the town of Miyama (from Asuwa District), the town of Shimizu, and the village of Koshino (both from Nyū District) were merged into Fukui. Fukui's city status was designated a core city on April 1, 2019.
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Fukui (福井市, Fukui-shi) is the capital city of Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2024 [update] , the city had an estimated population of 255,332 in 107,553 households. [ 1 ] Its total area is 536.41 square kilometres (207.11 sq mi) [ 2 ] and its population density is about 476 persons per km 2 .
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Fukui City (Fukui-jo) was built by Shibata Katsuie as a castle town in 1575. It was destroyed by far because of the war with Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Yuki (Matsudaira) Hideyasu later rebuilt the castle. Fukui City was called Fukui-han from 1600 to 1871. In the late Edo period, before the Meiji Restoration (1868), the historical figures were active; The ...
Matsudaira Shungaku (1828~1890) was 16th Lord in Fukui-han. He reformed Fukui-han actively, for example, he made local industry in Fukui-han became famous then he cut the money which Fukui-han borr...Hashimoto Sanai (1834~1859) was born as a son of doctor in Fukui-han. He learned medical studies and Dutch studies. He wrote 啓発録 (keihatsu-roku) when he was 15. It is still read by children in Fuku...Yuri Kimimasa (1829~1909) was born as first son of samurai in Fukui-han. He worked hard to rebuilt financial problem of Fukui-han. He made the original idea of the restoration of imperialrule (大政奉還...William Elliot Griffith (1843~1928) was a pastor and teacher from Philadelphia in the US. He was invited as a teacher in Fukui-han and worked there for about a year. He made a basis of education in...Fukui CastleFukui District CourtFukui International Activities PlazaHarmony Hall FukuiMedia related to Fukui, Fukuiat Wikimedia CommonsOfficial Fukui city website Archived 26 April 2009 at the Wayback MachineIt is believed that during War Era, Fukui was ruled by the Asakura clan, and then he was conquered by Oda Nobunaga, and his castles were ruined. Only Maruoka Castle persisted without being destroyed and became a popular castle among the twelve original castles in Japan.
Fukui City is the capital of Fukui prefecture, which is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan. While most attractions lie just outside of the city center, there are a number of places that make Fukui city worth visiting.
During the Era of Warring States, the region was ruled by the influential Asakura Clan with a bustling castle town at Ichijodani outside of today's city center. The clan was eventually defeated by Oda Nobunaga and the castle town destroyed.
Fukui is a hidden treasure, offering a glimpse into another side of Japan. Find natural beauty, incredible food, and old-fashioned lifestyles, all within a few hours of Japan’s biggest cities. Fukui is located on the Sea of Japan coast, just north of Kyoto.
Jun 11, 2023 · Things to do in Fukui: Tsuruga Castle. Wander through the remnants of the once-mighty fortress and imagine what life was like during Japan’s feudal period. You can also observe the moat that once protected the castle, and the stairs that lead to the peak will give you a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
