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Kaminokuni Katsuyama-kan
Kaminokuni Katsuyama Kan
A historic site in Kaminokuni, Hokkaido, featuring the ruins of Katsuyama-kan, one of Japan's 100 Famous Castles.Explore this spot
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Kaminokuni Katsuyama-kan is a medieval Japanese mountain castle (yamajiro) located in Kaminokuni Town, Hiyama District, Hokkaido.
What makes it special
Continued 100 Famous Castles of JapanMedieval Castle RuinsNational Important Cultural PropertiesHistorical SitesHokkaido History
About Kaminokuni Katsuyama-kan
- Deep Historical Immersion: Experience the breath of the medieval era through one of the 'Continued 100 Famous Castles' and its National Important Cultural Properties.
- Nature Meets History: Enjoy the seamless blend of the historical castle ruins and the natural scenery of Mt. Iou.
- World-Class Archaeological Finds: Discover a site backed by an incredible collection of 70,000 unearthed artifacts.
- Observe Ancient Engineering: Directly observe the sophisticated castle structures that utilized the natural topography for defense.
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
24°/19°
0%
Tue
8/4
26°/19°
0%
Wed
8/5
28°/19°
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Thu
8/6
28°/21°
2%
Fri
8/7
23°/21°
8%
Sat
8/8
24°/22°
74%
Sun
8/9
23°/20°
27%
Tips
Payment
Cash is the primary method for any local fees.
Language
English-language support and signage are limited.
Reservations
No prior booking is needed, but check for local events in advance.
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for hiking/sloped terrain.
Accessibility
The site is not wheelchair accessible due to steep slopes and uneven ground.
Etiquette
Please respect the historical and natural environment; do not touch or remove any artifacts.