Sumoto Castle Ruins
The castle, located on top of Mt. Mikuma (130 meters above sea level) to the south of downtown, was the base of the Awaji Province from the Sengoku period (a period of frequent warfare from the end of the 15th century to the end of the 16th century) to the Edo period (1853-1868). The castle walls, which strongly show the style of the Sengoku period, are well preserved. It is designated as a national historic site and a cultural property of the city. The present keep was built in 1928 as an observatory, and is the oldest imitation keep in Japan (currently closed to visitors). The surrounding area is maintained as a park, offering a panoramic view of the Kitan Straits, and is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
Spot details
- Address
- Hyougo Pref. Sumotoshi Orodani 1272-1 Map
- Area
- Awaji Island Area
- Phone
- 0799223321
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Available (100 spaces/4 places in total)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Average budget
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[Lunch] 1-1,000yen
[Night] 1-1,000yen - Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
- Pet friendly
- Possible (no read prohibited)
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Itineraries about this spot
Review
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- Castle with nice 360deg view
- Fantastic place for flying drones. We captured 360deg drone videos with castle, blue sea, city and green mountains.
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- View from the top was very nice
- This was actually a hike up Mount Mikuma which had a very steep incline but wasnt all that difficult to hike upwards. The start of the climb is near a hotel called Yumekaiyu. Look for signs for...
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- Wonderful view point
- Building is rebuild. But stone base are still remain, it is available to feel long history.Unfortunately old people as over 85years can not climb up at last step.
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