Japan Trip: Tsuwano Castle Ruins Panorama view Tsuwano, Shimane 019
Japan Trip: Tsuwano Castle Ruins Panorama view Tsuwano, Shimane 019
The Tsuwano Castle Ruins (Tsuwanojō-seki) built on a mountain ridge, 200 meters above the town center, 370meters above sea level. The castle was first built in the late 12th century. In the early 1600s, stone walls were added to the castle, but the main keep fired in 1686 after being struck by lightning. The keep was never rebuilt, and the castle was decommissioned in the 1870s after the Meiji Restoration, leaving only its stone foundations today.
A chair lift makes the approach to the castle easier, although around 20 minute hike through the woods is still required to get to the ruins of the main fortifications. Grass covers the grounds where the buildings formerly stood, but the walls of the multiple circles of defense still make for an imposing sight. Another good one is the panoramic views over Tsuwano Town that can be enjoyed from there.
Chair lift Hours: 9:00 to 16:30 Closed: Available on Saturdays, Sundays from December to end February Admission: 350 yen (one way), 450 yen (roundtrip)
Access Information: It takes about 30 minutes to walk from Tsuwano
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