Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Fukuoka Castle
福岡城
Built in 1607 by Kuroda Nagamasa, one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's key generals. The massive hilltop castle complex in central Fukuoka's Maizuru Park is famous for cherry blossoms. Multiple surviving turrets are Important Cultural Properties; the main tower was demolished in the Meiji era.
| Japanese Name | 福岡城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture (福岡県) |
| Region | Kyushu (九州) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1607 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.5858, 130.3769 |