Castle & Palace · Tamba (Kasuga)
Kuroi Castle Ruins 黒井城跡
Mountain castle on Mt Inomaru in Tamba, held by 'Red Demon' Akai Naomasa against Akechi Mitsuhide.
HoursAlways open
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Kuroi Station, 15 min to trailhead
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeAutumn mornings
AddressKasugacho Kuroi, Tamba, Hyogo 669-4141
About
Kuroi Castle crowned the 356 m Mt Inomaru and was the stronghold of Akai Naomasa, who repelled Akechi Mitsuhide's first Tamba campaign. Stone walls remain at the summit, reached by a 40-60 min hike, with sweeping views and occasional sea of clouds. Continued 100 Fine Castles.
Highlights
- Continued 100 Fine Castles
- Summit stone walls
- Sea-of-clouds mornings in autumn
Tips
- Wear hiking shoes; allow 2 hours round trip
- Start near JR Kuroi Station / Kotoku-ji
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