Exclusive Guided Tour: Fukue Castle, Japan’s Last Sea Castle

A Stroll Through History: The Samurai Residence Street Located just a short walk from Fukue Castle, this street was once home to the domain's high-ranking samurai. The area's most striking feature is the unique "Kobore-ishi" (spilling stone) walls, where round stones are piled loosely on top of the main walls. It is said that these stones served as a defense mechanism, designed to collapse and make noise if an intruder tried to climb over. The contrast between the mossy stone walls, black wooden fences, and lush greenery creates a serene, nostalgic atmosphere, making you feel as if you have traveled back to the Edo period.

Discover the ruins of Japan's last sea castle, uniquely surrounded by the ocean on three sides. The highlight is the "Shinji-ga-ike", a traditional garden pond shaped like the Kanji character for "Heart" (心). Framed by local black volcanic rocks and camellias, this National Place of Scenic Beauty offers a tranquil glimpse into the aesthetic world of the Goto samurai.