Aug 3, 2014 - 1 min read

Fukui City History Museum

Come and see the historical displays on Samurai Street!

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Three armor-clad dolls of samurai are displayed in the museum lobby

Statue of Matsudaira Shungaku, the 16th lord of Fukui Matsudaira Clan, standing in front of Fukui City History Museum

Side view of Fukui City History Museum. You can see the inside of it through all-glass windows

Entrance area is also made of glass windows

Unique round shape of the museum building

This is the replica of a traditional carriage used for lords of Fukui in Edo Period. You can try and ride it if you'd like!

One of the exhibition rooms of the museum

This is the Samurai helmet worn by the famous Samurai in Kamakura Period, Nitta Yoshisada (1301 - 1338). He was defeated by his enemy and was killed here in Fukui

The letter written by another famous Samurai, Asakura Yoshikage, who was defeated by Oda Nobunaga in 1573 in Fukui (the ruins of his castle are called 'Asakura Ruins' and are  one of the tourist attractions in Fukui)

Spooky paper-made anatomical manikins. They were imported from France in the 19th century, which indicates the medical level of Fukui at the time!?

All kinds of Fukui-related historical artifacts are displayed here

Miniature model of Fukui Castle in its original shape

Fukui City History Museum is a must-go place if you are interested in the history of this lovely city. It is a conveniently located 15-minute-walk away from JR Fukui Station, and you can visit the famous Yokokan Villa and Garden, the adjacent park nearby as well. The entrance fee is only 210 yen/adult, and a pair ticket, which allows you to visit both the museum and Yokokan Villa and Garden, is 340 yen. Exhibition ranges from clay pots in Iron Age through Samurai period to modern day Fukui. There is a replica of king's (lords') carriage from the Edo Period in the lobby which you can try and ride on!

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By Takako Sakamoto

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Takako Sakamoto Photographer 9 years ago

I've never heard of the book but 'For Fukui's Sake' come visit here anytime Chris!

Chris Barnes 9 years ago

Cool find! I once read a book called "For Fukui's Sake", or something along those lines, and ever since, I've wanted to visit to see its cultural and quirky side!