Maizuru Castle Park

3.5

This castle park is located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Originally the site of Kofu Castle, built at the end of the 16th century, today parts of the castle ruins are a public park. The area in and around the park features a number of historic sites that help visitors imagine what the castle would have looked like in its heyday. These include Yuki Bridge, the castle quarry, and Inari Yagura Tower. The park has a great team of volunteer tour guides.

Spot details

Address: Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Marunouchi 1 Map
Area: Kofu / Shosenkyo Area
Phone: 0552276179
Hours: Depends on facility
*The park is always open
Closed: [Inari Turret/Tetsumon (Turret)] Monday (Open during Public holidays), The next day of Public holidays, New Year's holiday (12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
*Bus, For the disabled only Available (Advance reservation required About)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

An ok place to visit

Reviewed : 2019.09.19

Basically just the ruins of castle. While it can be a great view, the steps up are steep and uneven with no handrails.
Kofu Castle tour

Reviewed : 2018.12.09

Very calm place. Nice to take a walk on a weekend and take a sightseeing of the city. Take 1~2h to take some photos or just appreciate the view.
New Era Symbol

Reviewed : 2018.12.05

This is not a Castle where people lived. It’s more like a government building where public meets the rulers for different reasons. This was built after Takeda samurai family was defeated as symbol to...