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Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins

Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins

一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡

Ichijodani is a valley in Fukui City that was a castle town during Japan's Warring States period. For over 100 years it was the base of the powerful Asakura clan. After excavations began in 1967, part of the old town was rebuilt. Visitors can walk the streets and enter samurai, merchant and craftsman houses.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Ruins and reconstructed town: 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30).

Closed

Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Admission

General admission 330 yen. Payment is cash only.

Getting there

From Fukui Station East Exit take the Asakura/Eiheiji direct bus and get off at "Fukugen-machinami".

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Fully furnished houses can be entered, and a tablet can be borrowed for AR views of the old castle town.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The restored samurai houses and merchants' quarters line a 200 m stretch of road.
  • In late March and early April the site is a popular cherry-blossom spot for families, so expect more visitors then.
  • Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
  • Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukui and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Fukui

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:44
  2. Sunrise06:21
  3. Dhuhr11:41
  4. Asr14:34
  5. Maghrib16:56
  6. Isha18:23

Times are calculated for Fukui City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukui.

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Halal food near Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): fuku-e.com, japan.travel