Castle & Palace · Kameoka
Tamba Kameyama Castle Ruins 丹波亀山城跡
Stone walls and keep base of Akechi Mitsuhide's castle in Kameoka, now inside the Oomoto religious headquarters.
Hours8:00-17:00
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Kameoka Station, 10 min
Time needed30-60 min
Address1 Arazukacho Uchimaru, Kameoka, Kyoto 621-0815
About
Akechi Mitsuhide built Kameyama Castle in the 1570s and marched from here to Honno-ji in 1582. The site now belongs to the Oomoto religion; visitors may enter after registering at the reception to see the fan-shaped stone walls, keep base and part of the inner moat.
Highlights
- Akechi Mitsuhide's castle
- Fan-shaped stone walls
- Free entry with registration
Tips
- Register at Oomoto reception first; some areas off-limits
- 10 min walk from JR Kameoka Station
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