Kanayama Castle Ruins

These castle ruins are located in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, at an altitude of 239 meters on Mt. Kanayama. It has been selected as one of the top 100 famous castles in Japan. The lord of this castle was Iwamatsu Nitta, Kise, Yura and Odawara Hojo. It was built in 1469 and abandoned in 1590. Although it is one of the mountain castles that made use of the natural topography, it had stone walls and much of the castle was stone paved. The history of this castle overturned the theory that mountain castles in the Kanto region did not have typical stone walls. At the foot of the mountain, there is a guidance facility for the historical Kanayama castle ruins and also a Kanayama area castle exchange center.

Spot details

Address: Gunma Pref. Otashi Kanayamachou 40-106 others Map
Area: Eastern Area
Phone: 0276251067
Hours: Only during Sundays
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available (36 spaces)
Note: *Telephone connects to [Ota City Historical Site Friday Yamashiro Ruins Guidance Facility].