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City in Kansai, Japan
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Fukuchiyama (福知山市) is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
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福知山城
The original castle was built by the Yokoyama family but was ordered to be dismantled during the Meiji Period. This castle was rebuilt in 1986 and houses exhibits of the original castle and artifacts from around the area.
福知山市佐藤太清記念美術館
日本の鬼の交流博物館
A museum dedicated to oni (demons).
福知山市動物園
By train
Fukuchiyama is fortunate to be served by limited expresses on two JR lines.
By bus
Nihon Kōtsū operate daytime buses to Kansai on two routes:
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