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Ota Kanayama Castle Ruins

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Ota Kanayama Castle Ruins

金山城跡

Gunma · Kanto

Kanayama has stone castle ruins, forest trails, and views over the plains around Ota. The hilltop layout is surprisingly extensive and quiet.

Why we picked it

It is overshadowed by better-known castles and hot spring towns.

Best season
Winter
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 1,398 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free — the castle-ruin site and its hiking routes are open, and all parking lots are free. The Kanayama Castle Guidance Facility (Kengo Kuma design) is also free to enter.
Nearest station
Sammaibashi Station
Website
city.ota.gunma.jp/005gyosei/0170-009kyoiku-bunka/topics/nyumon.html

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 42m by car

Tags

castlehikinghistoryviewpoint

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