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Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum · 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館
Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum uses excavated artefacts and reconstructed displays to explore life in the former castle town. Visit the exhibition if you want to learn how people lived here.
Visitor information
Address
〒910-2151 福井県福井市安波賀中島町8-10
8-10 Abakanakajima-cho, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture 910-2151
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Basic exhibition admission is JPY 700 for adults, JPY 400 for senior high school students, JPY 200 for primary and junior high school students and JPY 350 for ages 70 and over. Special exhibitions cost extra. If adding the townscape, check the combined ticket's price, validity and use on different days before buying.
Opening hours
Hours are 9 am–5 pm, with entry until 4:30 pm. It closes on Mondays and over New Year and may have temporary closures; check the opening calendar for your visit.
What to see at Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
Town life through artefacts and reconstructed displays
Explore artefacts and reconstructed displays to learn about life in the former town. To walk among reconstructed houses afterwards, travel to Ichijodani's reconstructed townscape.
Ichijodani museum exhibition guide Fukui City reconstructed townscape guide
How to get to Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
Take a JR Etsumi-Hoku (Kuzuryu) Line train from Fukui Station to Ichijodani, then walk about three minutes to the museum. The train ride takes about 15 minutes. Check your Fukui-bound return train time.
Before you visit
Adding the reconstructed townscape
The townscape is in a different location from the museum. Allow both viewing and travel time if visiting both. A free Karamon-bound shuttle is listed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 4 April to 29 November 2026. Check weekday transport separately in the museum's official access guide.
Questions about Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
Is there a combined museum and townscape ticket?
A combined ticket for the two places is listed. Check price, validity and whether it can be used on different days before buying. They are separate locations, so allow travel time as well.
Museum hours and fees Fukui City reconstructed townscape guide
Official sources
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