The castle was originally built between 1601 and 1607 by Kuroda Nagamasa, the first lord of the Fukuoka Domain.
The park contains the Heiwadai Athletic Stadium ruins, which were constructed over the site of the former inner citadel.
It is home to the remains of the Korokan, an ancient guesthouse for foreign envoys dating back to the Heian period.
The site includes a significant collection of wild Japanese wisteria that blooms in late spring.
Excavations in the park have unearthed foundations of diplomatic buildings from the 7th to 11th centuries.
Parts of the stone walls utilize 'isigaki' masonry techniques designed to prevent scaling during sieges.
Maizuru Park occupies the former site of Fukuoka Castle, which served as the regional administrative center during the Edo period. The park features surviving stone walls, castle foundations, and gates including the Tamon-yagura turret. It serves as a central hub for Fukuoka’s cherry blossom season, housing over 1,000 trees across the grounds. The Fukuoka City Art Museum is located within the park’s boundaries. Several moats surround the park, remnants of the original defensive system of the castle. The site hosts various seasonal illumination events during peak bloom periods. It functions as a public sports and recreation area with multi-purpose fields and tennis courts. The elevated castle keep foundation provides an observation point overlooking the city skyline.
The stone walls of the main castle keep ruins framed by cherry blossoms.
Visit the elevated castle keep ruins for a panoramic view of the city center.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the park covers a large area with varied terrain and inclines.
Check the local bloom forecast before visiting in late March to early April for the sakura season.
Attempting to climb on the historic stone walls, which is strictly prohibited for preservation reasons.
