Views of the Yura River and Fukuchiyama Basin from the Tenshu Connected to Akechi Mitsuhide
About this spot
Fukuchiyama Castle is a fortress that Akechi Mitsuhide developed after subjugating Tanba during the Tensho era, and it is cherished as a symbol of Fukuchiyama. The current tenshu was restored in 1986 based on the architectural style of the early Edo period, and its interior functions as a local history museum displaying exhibits about Mitsuhide and Fukuchiyama's history. From the top floor of the tenshu, you can see the entire Fukuchiyama Basin where the Yura River and its tributary, the Haji River (土師川), converge—and you can also spot the riverbed where tonight's fireworks will light up. The stone walls incorporate stones called tensuyoseki (reused stones)—tombstones and stone buddhas—making it an engaging spot for history enthusiasts and children alike. The wooded areas of the castle ruins park remain cool even in midsummer, offering a perfect place to catch your breath.
Fireworks details
Name: 福知山HANABI
Date & time: 8/11 (Tue, hol.) 20:00–20:45
Venue: 福知山市・由良川河川敷
Shells: 6,000
福知山HANABIは、京都府北部を代表する夏の花火大会です。由良川河川敷から打ち上げられる6,000発の花火は、川幅の広い河川敷ならではのスケールで夜空いっぱいに広がります。川面に映る逆さ花火と頭上に開く大輪の競演は、川辺の花火大会ならではの美しさ。スターマインの連発が夜空と川面を同時に染める瞬間は、この夏最大のクライマックスです。打ち上げ時間は20時から20時45分の45分間で、夏の夜の涼しい川風とともに、丹波の空に咲く光の花を存分に楽しみましょう。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は主催者の公式発表で必ず事前確認を。終了直後は来場者が一斉に退場するため、福知山駅周辺の道路と駅構内が大変混雑します。フィナーレ後は河川敷でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから、時間差での帰宅が快適です。帰りの足元は暗いため、スマホのライトや小型ライトがあると安心です。
Food stalls
Where: 御霊公園や城下通り周辺
Scale: approx. 50 stalls
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
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About 15 minutes on foot from Fukuchiyama Station, or by bus to the Shitamachi (castle town) bus stop. Admission is 330 yen for adults. Note that the tenshu has steep stairs, so be careful with small children. Castle seals (gojoin stamps) are sold inside the tenshu. Open 9 AM–5 PM (last admission 4:30 PM).
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. The white walls look best in afternoon light, and the views from the tenshu are most vivid at this time.
Access & map
〒620-0035 Naiki 5, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture
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2026 Fukuchiyama HANABI Full-Day Experience Course
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