Maruoka Castle was built in 1576 (the 4th year of Tenshō) by Shibata Katsutaka, who was the nephew of Shibata Katsuie. It is one of the castles constructed during the Sengoku period and played an important role as a defense base for Echizen Province at that time. • Over the years, the castle was ruled by various lords, and during the Edo period, it came under the control of the Honda clan. Notably, Honda Narishige significantly contributed to the development of the castle town, enhancing the region's growth.