Hachimanyama Castle Ruins

The site of a ruined castle located at the summit of Mt. Hachiman in Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman City. The castle was built by the samurai lord Toyotomi Hidetsugu in 1585 but was abandoned shortly after his death. Today, the castle’s stone base still stands and items such as roof tiles covered with gold leaf have been recovered from site of the related residence of Toyotomi Hidetsugu at the foot of the mountain. The Zuiryuji Temple is also located at the mountain’s summit; the family temple of Toyotomi Hidetsugu, it was moved here long ago from Kyoto.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Oumihachimanshi Miyauchichou Map
Area: Omihachiman Area
Phone: 0748320303
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (extended at any time depending on seasons and events) *Ropeway departs every 15 minutes on the hour (last upbound at 16:30)
Closed: open everyday *Yahatayama Ropeway will be closed for inspection and maintenance on Feb.
Fees: [Ropeway (One way)] [Adult]500yen[Child]250yen[Ropeway (round trip)][Adult]890yen[Child]450yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Free parking for ropeway users is available. If you are climbing on foot, please use the Hachimanyama Park parking lot (free).
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
※Used at Hachimanyama RopewayAvailable
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: *Tel is from Yawatayama Ropeway.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available