Tottori travel
Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park
Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park · Tottori Castle Ruins/Kyusho Park · 鳥取城跡・久松公園
At Tottori Castle Ruins and Kyusho Park, see restored bridges and gates and remaining stone walls. Start with a leisurely park walk for traces of the old castle in the city.
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Visitor information
Admission
Kyusho Park is listed as free in the city park list. No common fee for the entire castle-ruins area is listed in the tourism guide. Nearby exhibition halls, museums and activities operate separately; check each fee.
Opening hours
Kyusho Park is listed as open all day. No hours or last admission for the whole castle-ruins area are listed separately. Nearby exhibition halls and museums have individual opening days.
What to see at Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park
Restored bridges, gates and remaining stone walls
Walk past restored bridges and gates and around stone walls. The lower park and gates offer a visit without climbing the mountain summit.
How to get to Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park
Take the green Kururi loop bus from Tottori Station to Jinpukaku / Prefectural Museum (仁風閣・県立博物館), just in front of the park. Adults pay JPY 100 per ride or JPY 200 for two rides.
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Before you visit
Planning to climb to the summit?
Allow a suggested 60–90 minutes for the lower park and restored gates. The guide lists about 10 minutes from park to Ninomaru and 40 minutes to the summit. For a summit climb, add descent time beyond the park walk.
Jinpukaku's long-term works closure
Jinpukaku has been closed for works since 29 December 2023. Works coverings also prevent a full view of the exterior. Check reopening information before planning an interior visit.
A daylight city walk
The park is listed as open all day, but plan the castle-ruins walk in daylight. Check individual opening days and fees for nearby museums or activities.
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Questions about Tottori Castle Ruins / Kyusho Park
Do I need to climb the summit to see the castle ruins?
You can explore the lower park, restored bridges and gates, and stone walls. The guide lists about 10 minutes from park to Ninomaru and 40 minutes to the summit; allow descent separately if climbing.
Can I see Jinpukaku's interior with the castle ruins?
Official information lists Jinpukaku as closed long-term for works. Check reopening before planning an interior visit, and arrange the ruins and park walk separately.
Official sources
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