A One-of-a-Kind Cultural Experience: Exclusive Access to the Cultural Heritage Nurtured by Fukuyama

Fukuyama Castle was built in 1622 by Katsunari Mizuno, the first lord of the Fukuyama Domain.
Guests of the Fukuyama Castle Stay will become “Lords of the Castle” for a day.

This unique experience offers exclusive access to historical buildings and cultural properties within the castle park, as well as to the intangible cultural heritage and traditional performing arts carefully preserved by the city of Fukuyama.

Enjoy a timeless journey in the 400-year-old Fukuyama Castle, complete with the finest hospitality and the rich legacy of history and culture.

A Timeless Journey Offered with Fukuyama’s Finest Hospitality

The city of Fukuyama is home to traditional performing arts such as Noh, as well as stunning historic sites like Tomonoura and Kannabe Honjin.
Especially within Fukuyama Castle Park, there is a treasure trove of cultural assets, including buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

With the Fukuyama Castle Stay, you can enjoy exclusive use of the entire castle area, reserved just for you.

Experience the revival of the Oroshi-yudono bath, once used by the castle lords themselves, and savor exquisite hospitality cuisine made from local Fukuyama ingredients.

Enjoy your very own unique lord-of-the-castle experience.

Itinerary for the Day

Your Fukuyama Castle Stay begins with a warm welcome by samurai clad in traditional armor.
Upon arrival, check in at the Tsukimi Yagura (Moon Viewing Turret), where you will participate in the ceremony to become the “Lord of Fukuyama Castle” for the day.
Afterwards, enjoy a Noh performance at the Oyu-dono bathhouse—an art form cherished by the castle’s first lord, Katsunari Mizuno.
Immerse yourself in this deeply historic traditional Japanese performing art to your heart’s content.

After the performance, enjoy dinner in the Fushimi Yagura turret, an Important Cultural Property normally closed to the public.
Following your meal, relax in the night lounge on the top floor of the castle keep or unwind in your bedroom at the Tsukimi Yagura turret, accompanied by local Fukuyama sake and snacks.

On the second day, breakfast will be served at Fukuju Kaikan.
Enjoy a leisurely morning in the garden overlooking the castle keep, accompanied by a cup of coffee.
Before check-out, you also have the opportunity to tour the Fushimi Yagura turret—an Important Cultural Property not normally open to the public.

Revival of the Oyu-dono Bathhouse, Once a Place of Relaxation for the Castle Lords

True to its name, the Oyu-dono bathhouse—where the castle lords once bathed—has been restored after several hundred years.
The bathroom is designed to evoke the Edo period, featuring a sauna-style setup just as it was back then.
Enjoy a relaxing and restorative time in the bath, just as the castle lords did in days of old.

A Special Kaiseki Feast Featuring the Flavors of the Seto Inland Sea and Seasonal Ingredients from Fukuyama

Enjoy a luxurious banquet served in the normally closed Fushimi Yagura turret, showcasing a generous selection of local Fukuyama ingredients.
Delight in specialty dishes unique to Fukuyama, such as Tai Chikuwa (sea bream fish cake) and Gas Ten (deep-fried fish paste), made with fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea.
Experience this exclusive hospitality that highlights the rich culinary heritage of the region.

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