What other travelers are saying about Fukuoka Castle Ruins (Maizuru Park)
Interesting little castle on a hill, can't get all the way to it due to renovation but nice quick views of the city and just interesting to pull up Wiki and read about the history. So many people came before us and will come after us, fascinating to contemplate.
So just in case you were wondering - no, there is no actual castle here. Only the ruins remain of the castle. But it is a lovely walk! You can get a good view of the Fukuoka skyline and have some nice photos of the foliage with all the trees in the area. There’s a bit of parking at the foot of the ruins but it isn’t so big.
It's called Fukuoka Castle "Ruins" for a reason. Don't expect to see a huge Castle here. Instead, you'll find the remnants of the castle and castle grounds. There are still some pretty impressive stonework here and an area where you can get a good view of the area (including nearby Ohori Park and Fukuoka Tower in the distance).
Some of the stone pathways are pretty bumpy and the stones can get slippery when wet so be careful walking in those areas.
Free to visit. Not too busy.
The Pokemon Go event was hosted here. It is really a good place. I have a wonderful experience and relax time here. I would like to come here again next time even if there is no event here.
