[2025 Marugame Attraction] Travel Guide for Kameyama Park (Marugame Castle) (Updated Jun)

Marugame Park and Marugame Castle Ichiban-cho, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture. About 10 minutes walk from JR Marugame Station. One of Japan's 100 famous castles, it has the tallest stone wall in Japan. It is also known as Kameyama Castle and Horai Castle. The entire castle ruins are designated as a national historic site and are now Kameyama Park. The park is free, but the castle tower costs 200 yen for adults. You have to climb a steep slope to get to the castle tower, but once you reach the top, you can see the city of Marugame and the sea, which will make you feel refreshed. #Kagawa #CastleTour #SummerShortTrip #BreathtakingView

Marugame Castle is the smallest of Japan's 12 remaining castle keeps, but it is also a distinguished castle that preserves both its keep and main gate, alongside Hirosaki and Kochi Castles. Facing the Seto Inland Sea, Marugame Castle occupies a strategic location as the gateway to Shikoku. This strategic importance led to the construction of Japan's tallest stone walls, reaching a total height of 60 meters—equivalent to laying the foundation for a 20-story building before constructing the castle above. Climbing through the stone walls and forest to reach the top is exhausting, and the castle's design likely aimed to prevent easy enemy attacks. The origins of this castle date back to the Muromachi period when Nara Motoyasu received the land and built a branch castle in Naka District, marking the earliest form of Marugame Castle. During the Keicho era, Ikoma Chikamasa, who was granted control of Sanuki Province, used Osaka Castle and Azuchi Castle as models to construct Marugame Castle. However, in the Edo period, the Tokugawa shogunate implemented the "One Castle Per Province" policy, leading to the dismantling of Marugame Castle while leaving Takamatsu Castle intact. In 1645, under the approval of the shogunate, the then-lord Yamazaki Ieharu rebuilt Marugame Castle, preserving its gracefully curved stone walls and three-story keep to this day. This smallest keep in Japan is entirely wooden and features a blend of Karahafu and Chidorihafu architectural styles, making it small yet exquisite. The second gate showcases craftsmanship with its massive wooden beams joined together. The castle also boasts a "Heart Stone" embedded in the stone walls, said to enhance romantic luck when touched, and wooden wishing plaques for fulfilling great desires, reflecting the local efforts to promote tourism. 📍Address: Ichibancho, Marugame, Kagawa 763-0025, Japan 🚗 Access: A 15-minute walk from JR Marugame Station along Tomachi Street.

#Spring0yenTrip Marugame Castle is one of the twelve remaining castle towers in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture. I was amazed by the power of its stone walls when I actually visited it. In particular, the beautifully curved stone walls, called fan slopes, are piled up high, and just looking up at them is overwhelming. You have to climb a steep slope to reach the castle tower, but the view after you reach the top is exceptional, and you can see the whole of Marugame city and the Seto Inland Sea. The small triple-story castle tower is also stately, and you can feel the weight of history. There is an exhibition space inside the castle, where you can also learn about the history of the Marugame domain. Although it is compact, it is a castle packed with things to see, and is a recommended spot for stone wall lovers. It was a castle ruins that is typical of Kagawa, where you can casually enjoy history and spectacular views.

Marugame Castle, a symbol of Marugame with a history of over 400 years, is one of the twelve remaining original wooden castles in Japan. Known as the 'Castle of Stone Walls,' Marugame Castle boasts beautiful high stone walls and the smallest keep among the twelve remaining original keeps. It is also selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. The stone walls, which rise over 60 meters from the inner moat where swans play, are said to be the tallest in Japan. These walls, known as the 'fan slope,' form a gentle curve and are topped by the wooden keep. Access If you are visiting by JR, get off at JR Marugame Station and walk about 15 minutes from the south exit of Marugame Station. If you are visiting by car, it takes about 20 minutes from Zentsuji IC or Sakaide IC.

I went on a trip to Marugame City in Shikoku during the October holidays. Marugame Castle and Maruyama Park below it will be lit up from 9/10-11/23 2022. The stone walls are impressive and lit up, so if you go to Marugame City, I recommend sightseeing until the evening. #AutumnTrip #LightUp

Located in the southern part of Marugame city, this historical park is made up of the remains of Marugame Castle and is loved by locals. The entire area around Marugame Castle is a park, and you can see Marugame Castle, one of the 12 remaining castle towers, from anywhere. The distinctive stone walls, known as fan-shaped stone walls, are also very beautiful. Admission is free except for the castle tower, so it's a bit of a steep slope, but if you climb up to the castle tower base, you can see a great view of Marugame city, as well as the Seto Ohashi Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea. It is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot, with more than 1,000 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino, blooming. Please come and visit us! ! #Breathtaking views #Trip to enjoy spring #Historical sites #Free spots #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Historical sites #Breathtaking views #Trip with children