Tottori Castle Ruins and Jinpukaku: History Park Where Inaba's Famous Castle and Meiji Western Building Coexist

Tottori Castle Ruins built on Mt. Kyushozan (elevation 263m) near the center of Tottori City is a mountain castle ruin designated as a National Historic Site. Famous as the stage of the "Tottori Starvation Siege" (1581) by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it is counted among Japan's three great siege campaigns.

History of Tottori Castle

Tottori Castle functioned as the central castle of Inaba Province from the Warring States through Edo periods. With a unique structure featuring stone walls stacked in multiple layers, it is also called "a museum of stone walls." Currently the stone walls convey the castle's past appearance, and climbing provides panoramic views of the city and Sea of Japan.

Jinpukaku: An Elegant Meiji Western Mansion

"Jinpukaku" standing in Kyusho Park at the castle base is a French Renaissance style Western mansion built in 1907 (Meiji 40). Built as accommodations for the crown prince (later Emperor Taisho), it is now open to the public as a museum and reference hall. The white Western mansion designated as an Important Cultural Property creates an elegant scene alongside the castle ruins.

Cherry Blossoms at Kyusho Park

Kyusho Park is one of Tottori City's premier cherry blossom spots. In spring, approximately 400 cherry trees bloom, creating a beautiful collaboration of castle stone walls and cherry blossoms.

Access

About 20 minutes on foot from JR Tottori Station.