Fukuoka Castle Ruins | Fukuoka

The Fukuoka Castle Ruins are the remnants of a large feudal castle located within Maizuru Park in Fukuoka, Japan.

These ruins represent the former seat of power for the Kuroda clan, who ruled the Chikuzen Province.

Visual Characteristics

The primary visible structures consist of stone walls, some reaching heights of up to 10 meters, constructed from irregular granite blocks. Sections of the original ramparts and moats remain. The site is characterized by sparse remaining fortifications interspersed with mature trees, primarily pine and cherry. The central keep no longer stands, but its foundation platform is present.

Location & Access Logistics

The Fukuoka Castle Ruins are situated within Maizuru Park, approximately 2km west of Hakata Station. Access is via the Fukuoka City Subway's Kuko Line to Ohori Koen Station (1 stop from Tenjin, 3 stops from Hakata Station). From Ohori Koen Station, it is a 5-minute walk to the park entrance. Limited street parking is available around the park perimeter, but is often occupied. Bus routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 24, 29, 33, 46, 54, 65, 74, 77, 151, 152, 200, 201, 202, 203, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 225, 234, 247, 251, 252, 253, 254, 263, 264, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 4