Kinojo Castle Ruins

Okayama (岡山県)
Tourist Attraction
Kinojo Castle Ruins - Photo 1
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Kuroo, Soja, Okayama 719-1105, Japan

0866-92-8277

4.2 (1.3k reviews)

Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

About

Hilltop remains of a centuries-old fortress, with earthworks, reconstructed buildings & city views.

Reviews

Joe Mc

Joe Mc

6 months ago

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.
JK Wu

JK Wu

6 years ago

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!
Judy OBrien

Judy OBrien

2 years ago

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.
Josephine Eliza

Josephine Eliza

6 years ago

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.
Trevy C

Trevy C

a year ago

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