Sumoto Castle
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A castle built in the area around Mikumayama facing Osaka Bay. It is said to have been built in 1526 by the Atagi clan, who led the Awaji Navy. Wakisaka Yasuharu, who became the lord of the castle in 1585, built the castle tower and maintained the castle by constructing a stone wall connecting the "upper castle" and the "lower castle." Currently, the castle tower base is home to Japan's oldest replica castle tower, built from reinforced concrete (entry is not permitted).
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Basic information
- Address
- Kojidani (Mikumayama), Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-0023
- Nearest station
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Take the highway bus to Sumoto Bus Center, get off at the last stop, then walk for about 60 minutes (upper castle), or walk for about 20 minutes (lower castle)
From Sumoto Bus Center, take the Awaji Transportation Yura Line bus to Yura Welfare Center, get off at Koenmae (lower castle), then walk for about 40 minutes (upper castle) - Parking
- Free parking available at all times
- Opening hours
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Open all time, free of charge
*However, there is not enough lighting at night, so you will need a flashlight after sunset.
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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