Tateyama Castle

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Tateyama Castle is the site of a castle built by the Satomi clan, powerful warlords of the Sengoku period. Now a beautifully maintained Jōyama Park, the castle keep at the summit offers stunning views of Tateyama Bay and the city.

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HighlightsFormer stronghold of the Satomi clan, powerful warlords of the Sengoku period
Stunning panoramic views from the castle keep at the summit
A beautifully landscaped park with vibrant seasonal flowers
Historical exhibits at the Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden Museum)
Spectacular cherry blossom display in spring, attracting many for hanami

Basic Information

Address: 362 Tateyama, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Chiba

Access: Take the Uchibō Line (JR East Japan) to Tateyama Station. From the East Exit, take a bus to the "Jōyama Kōen-mae" bus stop, then walk for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, it's about a 20-minute drive from the Tomiura IC on the Futtsu-Tateyama Expressway. Show route

Op.Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays

Fee: General/High school students: ¥400, Elementary/Junior high school students: ¥200

INFO: A single admission ticket grants access to both Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden Museum) and the Tateyama City Museum. The Tateyama City Museum comprises the main building and two branch museums: the Tateyama Castle Hakkenden Museum and the Nagisa Museum. Admission to the Nagisa Museum is free.

HP: http://www.city.tateyama.chiba.jp/tosikeikaku/page000890.html

Overview

Tateyama Castle, located in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, was the stronghold of the Satomi clan, a powerful family of warlords during the Sengoku period (1467-1615). It was built in 1580 by Satomi Yoshiori. After the Satomi clan was stripped of their holdings in 1614, the castle was abandoned and dismantled. While Inaba Masateru became the lord of Tateyama in 1781, he didn't rebuild the castle. His successor, Masatake, instead established the Tateyama Jin'ya (administrative office) at the foot of the castle hill. Today, the site is a beautifully landscaped Jōyama Park, featuring a replica castle keep and blossoming flowers throughout the year. The Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden Museum) at the summit houses exhibits on the Satomi clan and the "Nansō Satomi Hakkenden" novel, making it a must-see for history buffs. The panoramic view from the keep is breathtaking, showcasing Tateyama Bay and the city. Spring brings a spectacular cherry blossom display, attracting many visitors for hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Jōyama Park also boasts a Japanese garden, a tea house, a 'Manyō no michi' (path inspired by the Manyōshū, an 8th-century poetry collection), and other attractions, offering plenty of opportunities for a relaxing stroll. The Tateyama City Museum (Honkan) is also located within the park, showcasing materials related to the Satomi clan, who ruled the ancient Awa Province, and artifacts excavated from the castle ruins. Tateyama Castle is a captivating destination where history and nature harmonize perfectly.