Castle & Palace · Yorii
Hachigata Castle Ruins & History Museum 鉢形城跡・鉢形城歴史館
Riverside Hojo castle in Yorii with restored stone-faced earthworks and gates, and a castle history museum.
HoursPark always open; museum 9:30-16:00
ClosedMuseum: Mondays (next day if holiday); New Year
PriceMuseum (adult): ¥200
Getting thereYorii Station (JR / Tobu / Chichibu Railway), 15 min
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeLate March-April (katakuri, cherry)
Address2692-2 Hachigata, Yorii, Osato District, Saitama 369-1224
About
Hachigata Castle, on a cliff between the Arakawa and Fukasawa rivers, was a key Later Hojo stronghold besieged in 1590. Excavations guided the restoration of stone-faced ramparts, gates and ponds in a free park, and the Hachigata Castle History Museum explains the site. One of the 100 Fine Castles.
Highlights
- 100 Fine Castles of Japan
- Restored ramparts and gates
- Katakuri lilies in spring
Tips
- Museum closed Mondays (next day if holiday)
- 15 min from Yorii Station
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