Start your day walking through the castle ruins with remaining stone walls and inner moat, experiencing Fukui's history
About this spot
Located approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Fukui Station, in the heart of the city, this is the former residence of the Fukui domain's lord, the Matsudaira family (松平家). Although the main keep was demolished after the Meiji Restoration, the grand stone walls and inner moat remain in excellent condition, faithfully conveying the scale of the castle during the Edo Period. Currently, Fukui Prefecture Government Building and the Prefectural Assembly Building are located within the castle ruins—a rare location in Japan—and the cityscape viewed from atop the stone walls has a unique charm. Walking around the perimeter of the moat alone is quite rewarding, and informational plaques are placed at key points, making it possible to discuss history with children as you walk. The afternoon sun is intense during summer, so don't forget a hat and water. For castle enthusiasts, be sure to note the different stone-stacking methods at the four corners of the castle.
Fireworks details
Name: 福井フェニックス花火
Date & time: 7/31 (Fri) 19:30–20:00
Venue: 福井市・足羽川河川敷（木田橋〜板垣橋間）
福井フェニックス花火は、2026年7月31日(金)19時30分から20時00分にかけて、福井市の足羽川河川敷・木田橋から板垣橋の間で開催される花火大会です。足羽川の川幅いっぱいに広がる夜空に打ち上がる花火は、川面に映る逆さ花火とともに楽しめる河川花火ならではの美しさがあります。桜並木で知られる足羽川沿いが、夏の夜は花火の光に照らされる特別な空間へと変わります。フィナーレに向けて連続して打ち上がる花火の光と音は、川辺の観覧だからこそ体全体で感じられる迫力です。夏の短い夜を惜しみながら、1日の締めくくりにふさわしい花火を楽しんでください。
Tips
開催可否は悪天候時に変更・中止になる場合があるため、当日は福井市または大会公式の発表を必ず確認してください。終了後は観覧客が一斉に動き出すため、周辺道路・駐車場は大変混雑します。公共交通機関を利用する場合はバスや電車の終電時刻を事前に確認し、余裕を持った計画を立てておきましょう。河川敷は終了後に足元が暗くなるため、小さなライトがあると安全です。
Food stalls
Where: 足羽川河川敷(木田橋〜板垣橋間)
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Approximately 5-minute walk from the west exit of JR Fukui Station. Free admission and open year-round. The castle ruins feature paved pathways and are easy to navigate with a stroller. As there are few shaded areas to block the sun, be sure to bring a hat and water during summer months.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour required. The afternoon, when the sun is slightly lower, offers better definition of shadow and light on the stone walls compared to late morning, making it more impressive to view.
Access & map
〒910-0005 Fukui Prefecture, Fukui City, Ōte 3-chōme 17−1
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