Bicycle rental course that follows in the footsteps of Akechi Mitsuhide and Tanba Heisei, who are loved in Fukuchiyama
- Time required: 3 h
- Transportation: TRAINBICYCLE
A castle town cycling trip around the land related to Akechi Mitsuhide! !!
During the Warring States period, when Akechi Mitsuhide settled Tamba, many anecdotes remain in the land of Fukuchiyama. An episode about the construction of Fukuchiyama Castle and Ishigaki, which is the only famous castle in Kyoto where you can climb the castle tower. In addition, we will follow in the footsteps of Akechi Mitsuhide, who is loved in Fukuchiyama for hydraulic control measures and exemption from local money. Around this course, you may see a new statue of Akechi Mitsuhide that cannot be learned from history textbooks!
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Port of Kyoto terminal2
10 minutes by shuttle bus from Kyoto Maizuru Port No. 2 Pier to JR Nishi-Maizuru Station
30 minutes from JR Nishi-Maizuru Station to JR Fukuchiyama Station
40 minutes
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Fukuchiyama Tourist Information Center
JR Fukuchiyama Station North Exit Business Hours 9: 00-17: 00
Bicycle rental business: We rent electric bicycles and ordinary bicycles.
5 minutes
[ 1.1km ]
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Fukuchiyama Castle
Fukuchiyama Castle is said to have started around 1579 when Akechi Mitsuhide, who succeeded in the settlement of Tanba, built a new castle as a base for Tanba. Since then, during the wartime era, while the castle owner changed, maintenance was carried out one by one, and it seems that it was completed around 1600 (Keicho 5).
Estimated staying time：30 minutes
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Nomendzumi ishigaki
Fukuchiyama Castle is famous for its stone walls made of diversion stones, but the stone walls on the outer wall are the only stone walls in the field, which can be seen in the past.
1 minute
[ 0.2km ]
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Akechi Yabu (Jagahana Embankment) / Yura River dock
In the 8th year of the Tensho era (1580), Akechi Mitsuhide built a large embankment by straightening the Yura River, which was flowing in a large U shape at that time, in order to build a castle town. At that time, there were more than 10 piers on the Yura River near Otonashi Bridge, which supported the logistics of the castle town.
Estimated staying time：10 minutes
1 minute
[ 0.1km ]
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Cycling in Akechi Yabu (Jagahana Embankment)
Refresh along the bank with a rental cycle!
The sunny days are the best.Estimated staying time：10 minutes
1 minute
[ 0.1km ]
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Meikakuji Temple (Fukuchiyama Castle Gate)
The mountain gate is a relocation of the castle gate of Fukuchiyama Castle, and according to the information board, it is a light Koraimon made of slightly thin members.
Estimated staying time：15 minutes
3 minutes
[ 0.7km ]
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Hojuji Temple (Fukuchiyama Castle Gate)
This temple seems to have been protected by the Fukuchiyama feudal lord. The gate of this temple is the gate of Fukuchiyama Castle, which is the Koraimon. It is a temple that has been looking at history. The surrounding area is densely populated with temples and is called Teramachi.
Estimated staying time：15 minutes
8 minutes
[ 1.6km ]
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Izaki Castle Ruins
In the 7th year of Tensho (1579), Akechi Mitsuhide settled Tamba and built the modern castle Fukuchiyama Castle. The ruins of Izaki Castle, which conveys the appearance just before that, will invite us to the Warring States period. In spring, it is popular among the citizens as a famous place for cherry blossoms. (The photo is the view from the ruins of Izaki Castle)
Estimated staying time：15 minutes
9 minutes
[ 1.8km ]
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Goryo Shrine
Akechi Mitsuhide, who defeated Nobunaga due to the Honnoji Incident, is said to be a shrine dedicated to the "spirit." In addition, Akechi Mitsuhide is said to be revered as a great man here because he established good politics here.
Estimated staying time：15 minutes
6 minutes
[ 1.2km ]
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Fukuchiyama Tourist Information Center
Return the bicycle at the Fukuchiyama Tourist Information Center.
30 minutes
10 minutes(Shuttle bus)
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Port of Kyoto terminal2
※Public transportation mode does not support transfer guidance
