Kinojo Castle Ruins

We had a great walk/hike on the clearly marked trails around the castle ruins. Such wonderful views of the entire distant area. Purchased (200 yen) a helpful map at the visitor center. We parked at parking lot 7 in the park below the ruins for an additional 2 mile (each way) walk up the fairly graded road, including thru the side marked side trail. Many small water falls in the running stream. Pics of walk (in April) to visitor center.

The view is very beautiful! Don’t miss it if you like Japanese fairytale. There is no shop in this place, do not forget bringing some water with you!

The reconstructed gate of the Kinojo ruins is amazing and really needs to be seen. The gate, however, is not the only thing to enjoy here. There is a range of walking trails and great views over Kurashiki. The path to the gate is wheelchair accessible, there is free parking and toilets attached to the information center.

It's apparently the oldest castle/gatehouse in Japan! It has been rebuilt but if you are disappointed hearing that and dont want to go anymore, don't be! Because the views are breathtaking! If you are thinking of hiking up this steep hill then I recommend going early. I managed to hitchhike from the 500m mark as I was never going to reach the top in time for the last train... You walk through a lovely park too before venturing up the slope and vast rice lands from the station.

It can treat as a hiking place! It takes you an hour to walk a round! However if you are looking for a castle…it is not but only a reconstructed ruins