Mayumiyama Castle

The castle stands at 301 meters above sea level with multiple tiers connected by steep paths along the mountainside slopes at Mayumiyama peak.

The Suzuki clan ruled this stronghold until 1564 when Tokugawa Ieyasu captured it with 3,000 troops, marking a significant shift in regional power.

The reconstructed castle features wooden watchtowers, guardhouses, and defensive walls that represent medieval Japanese military architecture without a main keep.

Visitors can access the castle from 9:00 to 16:30, with admission fees of 300 yen for adults and 100 yen for students under high school age.

The fortress belonged to both the Seven Mansions of Asuke from the Kamakura period and the Seven Castles of Asuke during the Warring States period.

GPS coordinates: 35.13433,137.32494

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:23