1. Home
  2. Tohoku
  3. Yamagata
  4. Kaminoyama
  5. Places
  6. Kaminoyama Castle
Castle · Yamagata · Tohoku

Kaminoyama Castle

山上山城

A 16th-century castle in Kaminoyama now preserved as ruins with a reconstructed main keep that offers panoramic views of the surrounding region.

Kaminoyama Castle
Kaminoyama Castle © https://yamagatakanko.com/en/photos/detail_1558.html
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:15
Holidays09:00–17:15
Admission
Standard
Adult¥420
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
Motojonai, Kaminoyama-Shi, Yamagata 〒 999-3154Kaminoyama-Onsen Station かみのやま温泉 (Ōu Main Line)Walk 7 minutes

Kaminoyama Castle is a historic castle located in the city of Kaminoyama, Japan. The castle was built in the 16th century by the local daimyo, and served as a military fortress and administrative center during the Edo period. The castle is also known as "Kaminoyama-jo" or "Kaminoyama Castle Ruin" as it is now in ruins. The castle is situated on a hilltop and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The castle ruins include the foundation of the main keep, stone walls, and earthworks. Visitors can also see the reconstruction of the main keep, which is the symbol of the city, and provides an interesting insight into the castle's history and architecture.

The castle is a popular spot for visitors and locals to explore, offering a glimpse into the region's history and culture. The Castle park is a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll and also for picnics. The Castle also offers an interesting view of the city from the top of the castle. The Kaminoyama Castle Park is one of the most popular tourist attraction in the city.

At Hey Japan!, we strive to keep the places listed on our website as current as possible. However, location owners or management may alter opening times or modify admission requirements without prior notice. Check official websites before visiting.

Advertisement
What's On here

Upcoming events at this place

Festival

Kasedori

This Edo-period Kasedori Festival features performers in bird-shaped straw costumes paraded through Kaminoyama while spectators splash water on them for good fortune.

11 Feb 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedKaminoyama · Yamagata
Keep exploring

You might also like

Castle

Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle

Also known as Tsuruga Castle, this 14th century Fukushima fortress was destroyed in the 1868 Boshin War and later reconstructed as a museum.

Aizuwakamatsu · Fukushima
Castle

Aoba Castle (Sendai Castle)

Fortress without a traditional keep, reflecting Tokugawa political order and built as a luxurious residential palace to demonstrate authority and wealth.

Sendai · Miyagi
Castle

Kakunodate Castle Remains

Early seventeenth-century castle ruins where the Ashina clan held their regional stronghold, with surviving stone walls and moats now a public park.

Semboku · Akita
Festival

Himeji Castle Festival

Three-day festival featuring outdoor Noh theatre performances, classical arts, historical pageantry, and family activities across Himeji Castle grounds.

22–24 May 2027Himeji · Hyogo
Expo & Convention

Shiro EXPO 2026

Shiro EXPO is Japan's largest annual castle festival, celebrating castle culture through specialist talks, regional performances, and booths representing castles nationwide.

19–20 Dec 2026Yokohama · Kanagawa
Festival

Daito Ohara Mizukake Festival

Men of unlucky ages run through icy waters in this harsh February ritual that has cleansed misfortune since the devastating Edo-period Great Fire.

11 Feb 2027Ichinoseki · Iwate
Advertisement