Kaminoyama Castle, Japanese castle in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Located in the center of Kaminoyama, this mountain castle stands with reconstructed concrete towers housing a local history museum.
The castle, built in 1535 by Takenaga Yoshitada, served as the southernmost fortress of the Mogami clan during the Warring States period.
The castle grounds feature traditional Japanese architecture and display artifacts that represent the regional heritage of the Yamagata Prefecture.
Visitors can reach the castle within three minutes by taxi from JR Kaminoyama Onsen Station, with opening hours from 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM.
A rotating crane sculpture marks the entrance of this reconstructed castle, which offers panoramic views of Kaminoyama City and surrounding mountains.
Location: Kaminoyama
Inception: 1535
Website: http://kaminoyama-castle.info
GPS coordinates: 38.15750,140.27611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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