What other travelers are saying about Fukuoka Castle Ruins (Maizuru Park)
It is impressive, but not during the summer especially not in rainy season. There's not much to see but at least it is free. There are even black cats that walk around the ruins. The paved floor is very very slippery so be careful.
Amazing to glimpse into over 400 years of history! It was lovely to admire not just the beautiful architecture and construction, but the beautiful views from the high ground.
There are quite a few parts of the ruins scattered across the site and I kind of regret not seeing more.
If you’re in the area and enjoy walking and history, you’ll love this.
I very much enjoyed this detour in our day. Added another few thousand steps to our day. It was very interesting and beautiful. Also- cherry blossoms if in season.
It was nice and peaceful and quite beautiful seeing the sakura in the dim lighting. However, there were too many people and the line to enter the area of the castle when it's lighted is incredibly long, at least an hour of wait. But you can still see the lit castle while walking through the sakura trees below.
We visited the Fukuoka Castle ruins in March 2025. It was peak cherry blossom season. There were food stalls and snack vendors around the park, though you must beware the hawks who will try to steal your snacks. There was a line to go up the stairs to the “Castle”. It was worth it for the magnificent view.
Visitors can see remnants of the castle walls, gates, turrets, and moats. There are also information panels, observation decks with views of the city, and seasonal cherry blossoms.
The best times to visit are during the cherry blossom season in late March to early April and the autumn foliage season in November when the park is at its most picturesque.
The ruins are easily accessible by a short walk from Ohori Koen Station or Akasaka Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line.
Yes, the park hosts various events throughout the year, including the Fukuoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival, historical reenactments, and seasonal festivals.
