Ako Castle Ruins

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Ako Castle Ruins is a beautiful park, ablaze with cherry blossoms in spring. It's free to visit!

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Castle

HighlightsStunning cherry blossoms create a breathtaking landscape in spring.
Admission is free!
Explore remnants of the Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sanmaru enclosures.
Enjoy spectacular views of Ako City from the castle grounds.
Take a relaxing stroll through history.

Basic Information

Address: 1424-1 Kamiariyacho, Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Hyogo

Access: 20-minute walk from JR Banshu-Ako Station Approximately 25-minute drive from JR Aio Station Approximately 10-minute drive from Ako IC on the Sanyo Expressway Show route

Op.Hours: Open daily except Honmaru. Honmaru is open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (admission until 4:00 PM).

Cld.Days: Closed only in Honmaru and Ninomaru Gardens during the New Year's period (December 28th to January 4th).

Fee: Free

INFO: Please note that pets and bicycles are prohibited in the following areas within Ako Castle. Your cooperation is appreciated.

HP: http://www.ako-hyg.ed.jp/bunkazai/akojo/

Overview

Ako Castle Ruins is located in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. It's the former site of the castle where the lords of the Ako Domain resided. Construction began in 1617 (Genna 3) under Asano Naganao. Subsequent lords of the Ako Domain made renovations, shaping the castle into its current form. The castle was abandoned in 1871 (Meiji 4) with the abolition of the feudal domains. Today, it's a beautifully maintained park, free to explore. You can still see remnants of the Honmaru (main enclosure), Ninomaru (second enclosure), and Sanmaru (third enclosure). The views of Ako City from the castle grounds are stunning. The park is especially popular in spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, often featuring night cherry blossom viewing events. Ako Castle Ruins is a highly recommended spot to experience history and nature.

Ako Castle Ruins

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