Muslim Friendly Japan
Maruoka Castle

Maruoka Castle

丸岡城

Maruoka Castle stands on a small hill in Sakai City. It dates back to 1576 and was built by Shibata Katsutoyo as a base to rule the area. Its keep is one of only twelve original castle towers left in Japan. Visitors can climb the old wooden keep and look over the town.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

8:30–17:00 (ticket sales end at 16:30).

Closed

Open every day.

Admission

Adults 450 yen; elementary and junior high school students 150 yen.

Getting there

About 20 minutes by Keifuku Bus bound for Eiheiji from JR Awaraonsen Station.

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

Good to know

  • Large-scale repairs of the keep, including earthquake strengthening, were planned from December 2025. Check before visiting.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The staircases inside the keep are extremely steep; ropes are installed to help visitors climb up.
  • Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
  • Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
  • 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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Places to pray near Maruoka Castle

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Halal food near Maruoka Castle

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: baku13, CC BY-SA 2.1 jp, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): fuku-e.com, kanko-sakai.com