Attractions
Marugame Castle
A Castle Famous for Japan’s Tallest Stone Walls
Located in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, Marugame Castle is renowned as a “castle of stone walls,” boasting the tallest stone walls in Japan.
The keep standing atop these walls is one of the Twelve Original Castles that still exist today.
Marugame Castle is a hirayama-style castle built on a natural hill, constructed over five years starting in 1597 by Ikoma Chikamasa together with his son Kazumasa.
More than 400 years after its construction, the castle has never lost its charm, retaining a distinctive architectural beauty that harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding nature.
INFORMATION
Marugame Castle
- Features
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- Nature
- Opening Hours
9:00-16:30
- Closed
No regular closing days. (Temporary closures may occur.)
- Parking
None