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Katsuyama Castle Museum

Katsuyama Castle Museum

勝山城博物館

Katsuyama Castle Museum is a registered museum that opened in 1992 in a castle-style tower with five roofs and six floors. From the stone base to the roof ornaments it is 57.8 metres high, which the prefecture describes as the tallest in Japan. Inside are armour and weapons, textiles from daimyo families, and folding screens showing battles from many regions. It is a modern building, not an original castle.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open 9:30–16:30; last entry 16:00.

Closed

Closed on Wednesdays and during a winter closure (in the 2025–26 season, 22 December to 27 February).

Admission

Adults 700 yen (560 yen for groups).

Getting there

Take the community bus (Gururin south route) from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station and get off at Katsuyama-jo Hakubutsukan-mae; or 15 minutes by car from Katsuyama IC.

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

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • 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 Katsuyama Castle Museum

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Katsuyama Castle Museum

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

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Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): fuku-e.com