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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
The Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum uses excavated artifacts and reconstructed exhibits to show life in the former castle town. Browse the displays to learn how its residents lived.
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
Location on the mapAdmission
Basic exhibition admission is ¥700 for general visitors, ¥400 for high school students, ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students, and ¥350 for visitors age 70 or older. Special exhibitions cost extra. If you will also visit the reconstructed townscape, check the combined ticket's price, validity, and whether it can be used on different days before buying.
Opening hours
The museum opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m. It closes Mondays and over the year-end/New Year period. Temporary closures may also occur, so check the opening calendar for your visit date.
What to see at Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
Town life through artifacts and reconstructed exhibits
Follow the excavated artifacts and reconstructed exhibits to explore life in the former town. To walk among recreated houses afterward, continue to the reconstructed townscape.
Ichijodani museum exhibit introduction Fukui City reconstructed townscape guide
How to get to Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
Take a JR Etsumi-Hoku Line (Kuzuryu Line) train from Fukui Station to Ichijodani. Walk about three minutes from the station to the museum. The train ride takes about 15 minutes. Check your return train toward Fukui too.
Visit tips
Allow time to reach the reconstructed townscape
The reconstructed townscape is separate from the museum. If you visit both, allow time for the exhibits and the journey between them. A free shuttle toward Karamon is listed for Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from April 4 through November 29, 2026. Check the museum's official access information separately for weekday transportation.
Questions about Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
Is there a ticket covering both the museum and reconstructed townscape?
A combined ticket is listed for both sites. Before buying, check its price, validity period, and whether you can use it on different days. The museum and reconstructed townscape are separate locations, so allow travel time between them.
Museum operations and admission Fukui City reconstructed townscape guide
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