Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles

Ichijodani Asakura Ruins

The remarkably preserved ruins of the Asakura clan's castle town, buried and forgotten for 400 years until excavations began in 1967. Street layouts, garden stones, and artifacts recreate daily life in a 15th-century castle town. A national special historic site.

Japanese Name一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡
Prefecture福井県
Region中部
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built15th c.
Designation100名城
Coordinates35.9908, 136.2269