is a historical museum located in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Asakura clan, a feudal lord in the Sengoku period, had their castle in the Ichijodani (Ichijo Valley), which was burnt down by Oda Nobunaga. The museum carries a collection of excavated remains from the valley and focuses on the history of the clan as well as living around the time.

Overview The museum is located in the eastern part of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. It is a historical museum featuring the Echizen Asakura clan, which flourished in Echizen Province (present-day eastern Fukui Prefecture). The Asakura clan established its territory in the area in 1471 during the Sengoku Period and had a castle in Ichijodani. However, the castle and the town was later burnt down to ash by Oda Nobunaga.History of Asakura Clan in Museum Official Site The museum opened in 1981. In October 2022, a new museum building opened to the public in an adjacent block.

The museum exhibits a 3D model of the terrain, a reconstructed model of Yoshikage Asakura's castle, and excavated remains such as ceramics, stone, wood, and metal objects from Ichijodani. It covers the history of Asakura clan as well as the life of people during the days (religion, housing, food, daily goods, etc.). In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum holds special exhibitions and publishes books.

Cultural Properties Important Cultural Properties The following goods excavated from Ichijodani are designated as Important Cultural Properties by Japanese government.Fukui Prefecture平成19年6月8日文部科学省告示第97号 June 8, 2007, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Notification No. 97)

Ceramic and clay artifacts: 1,246 items Glassware 1 item Wooden artifacts: 267 items Wooden letter and ink-writing wooden products: 184 items Lacquerware: 28 items Stoneware 144 items Metalware 456 items Bone and antler ware: 12 items Cloth remnants: 2 items Ink stick: 1 item Paper: 1 piece Carbonized rice: 1 item

Access Take JR Etsumi-Hoku Line from Fukui Station and get off at Ichijōdani Station. A few minutes walk from the station. Free shuttle bus Asakura-Yumemaru from/to the center of Ichijodani excavation site is also available on weekends.

See also Asakura clan Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins

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