Fukue Castle (Ishida Castle)
石田城
Completed in 1863, Japan's last castle, a sea castle with three sides facing the water, its stone walls and moat well preserved.
Ishida Castle, also known as Fukue Castle, was built by the lords of Goto to defend against foreign ships. Completed in 1863, it was the last castle built in the Edo period, and originally the sea surrounded it on three sides. The stone walls, moat, and storehouse gate survive. The former main citadel is now Nagasaki Prefectural Goto High School. Next door, the Goto Family Garden (Kokoro-ike pond) and the Goto Tourism and History Museum, housed in a castle-style building (admission about 300 yen), offer insight into the history of the islands and the culture of hidden Christians. It is about a five-minute walk from Fukue Port.
Opening hours
City ruins open all day; archive 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fukue Samurai Residence Street
- Mount Onidake
- Ayaze Lava Coast
- Dozaki Church
- Mizunoura Church
- Uozugasaki Park
- Former Gorin Church
- Kentoshi Furusatokan (Miiraku)