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Kaminoyama Castle
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Kaminoyama Castle
上山城
3.8Est. 120Kaminoyama, Tohoku
Overview
Hilltop castle overlooking onsen town with sunset views of the Zao range.
A reconstructed hilltop castle overlooking Kaminoyama Onsen town with panoramic views of the Zao mountain range. The keep houses a local history museum with samurai armor and Edo-period artifacts, but the real draw is the castle terrace at sunset when Zao's peaks glow pink. Free public ashiyu foot baths dot the onsen streets below, and the town produces 90% of Japan's shogi chess pieces.
Local tips
Cherry blossom season transforms the castle grounds. The combination of blossoms and castle architecture is peak Japan.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 上山城
- Nearest station
- Yamagata Station (25 min bus)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
Accessibility
Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parkingWheelchair restroom
Good for
Families
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