Original Keep Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Maruoka Castle
丸岡城
The oldest surviving castle tower in Japan, built in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo in Sakai, Fukui. This squat, thatched-roof keep's ancient architecture is utterly unique, and its steep stone stairs are famously treacherous.
| Japanese Name | 丸岡城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Fukui Prefecture (福井県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1576 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.1575, 136.2781 |