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Kasama Castle Ruins
Kasama Joato
Experience the breath of history at Mount Sashiro, a legendary fortress dating back to the Kamakura period.Explore this spot
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The Kasama Castle Ruins are a historic fortification located on Mount Sashiro in Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
What makes it special
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About Kasama Castle Ruins
- For History Lovers: A precious site where you can physically walk through and experience the ruins of a '100 Famous Castle of Japan.'
- Nature & Hiking: Enjoy a scenic hike through the lush nature of Mount Sashiro while exploring the remains of stone walls and moats.
- Photography: The weathered stone walls and the Sashino Shrine at the summit offer highly photogenic and atmospheric landscapes.
- Note on Clothing: As this is a mountain castle site, please ensure you wear sturdy walking shoes.
Weather forecast
Tue
8/4
26°/19°
0%
Wed
8/5
27°/20°
3%
Thu
8/6
29°/23°
91%
Fri
8/7
30°/24°
81%
Sat
8/8
31°/23°
67%
Sun
8/9
29°/22°
67%
Mon
8/10
26°/21°
41%
Tips
Payment
Cash only (for surrounding facilities/parking)
English Support
Limited English signage available
Reservations
No reservation required
Clothing
Walking shoes and comfortable attire highly recommended
Photography
Landscape photography is allowed (check for commercial use)
Accessibility
Difficult for wheelchairs due to many steps and slopes
Etiquette
Do not touch or remove any parts of the stone walls or ruins. Do not enter restricted areas near the summit.