Fifteen minutes by Shinkansen from Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama, the second largest city in the Hiroshima prefecture, is best known for Fukuyama-jo (a castle that dates back to 1619) and the park in which it is situated; the Fukuyama-jo Park. Both tourist attractions are located on a hill in the city center. The top of the castle tower offers an astounding bird eye view of the municipality. Fukuyama-jo Park is large enough to hold a total of three different museums, in addition to the one displayed inside the castle; the Fukuyama Museum of Art, the Human Rights and Peace Museum and the Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History, all of this just a short walk from Fukuyama Station.
- 1 min read
Fukuyama Castle Park
A castle and three museums near Fukuyama Station

Community writer

The castle is a reconstruction of the original, built in 1622. (Photo: Virginia González)

The top of the tower offers a great panoramic view of the city. It is definitely worth a visit. (Photo: Virginia González)

There are some objects displayed inside the castle. However, none of the information includes English translations. (Photo: Virginia González)

The castle used to be one of the greatest in the Edo period, but most of its structures were destroyed during World War II bombings. (Photo: Virginia González)

Where the castle fortresses used to stand, now there are three museums and various sculptures instead. (Photo: Virginia González)

The most interesting visit here is Fukuyama's Museum of Art. (Photo: Virginia González)

The museum displays a selection of works from modernist and contemporary local and European artists. (Photo: Virginia González)

The museum has two floors which divide the permanent to the temporary exhibitions. (Photo: Virginia González)

The entrance fee for the permanent exhibition (in the upper floor) is 250 yen. (Photo: Virginia González)

The building also includes a lobby with comfortable couches for anyone who wants to take a break and relax. (Photo: Virginia González)

The Prefectural Museum of History shows the development of Hiroshima prefecture and the fare is 290 yen. (Photo: Virginia González)

The park is located across the road from Fukuyama Station, which makes it very convenient for tourists. (Photo: Virginia González)
Join the discussion
Elena Lisina
3 years ago
Beautiful and interesting place! I plan to visit it.
Preethu
6 years ago
Beautiful Pic!
2 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Find and book quality accommodations for your next trip to Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Family Fun in Tokyo’s Tama Region
Tokyo - Sponsored -
2
A Roadtrip Through Noto Peninsula
Ishikawa - Sponsored -
3
4 Must-Visit Hamburger Eateries in Shinagawa City
Tokyo - Sponsored -
4
Detective Conan Train Has Launched!
Tottori -
5
Komagane's Cedar Shrines
Nagano -
6
Bring Your Tokyo to Life
Tokyo - Sponsored -
7
11 Things to Do Hagi City
Yamaguchi -
8
Guide to PASMO Cards
Guide -
9
Kaguya Reisebüro
Planning - Sponsored -
10
Japan Makes Global Hotel Alliance's 2024 Destinations List
News
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo -
3
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
4
Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival
Tokyo -
5
Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination
Tokyo -
6
Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo -
7
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
8
Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
9
Osaka Christmas Market
Osaka -
10
Hachiko Statue in Shibuya
Tokyo