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Yonago Castle Ruins
Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Yonago Castle Ruins has old stone walls and the former keep site. Follow the walls uphill for the view. The keep building is gone, but traces of the castle remain along the walk.
Visitor information
Admission
A castle-ruins admission fee has not been confirmed in the official guide. Sannomaru and Minatoyama Park parking are listed as free; parking fees and admission are separate matters.
Opening hours
No last admission is listed for the ruins. There are no streetlights on the mountain; bring lighting if climbing after sunset.
What to see at Yonago Castle Ruins
Castle traces in stone walls and the keep site
Explore remaining stone walls and climb to the keep site for views. Allow time for the summit walk and scenery; there is no keep interior to visit.
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How to get to Yonago Castle Ruins
Walk about 15 minutes from Yonago Station to Masugata entrance (枡形入口), then follow the uphill castle path for roughly 20 minutes more to the keep site. Allow descent and return to the station separately.
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Before you visit
Summit view and descent time
Allow a suggested 20–30 minutes for the summit view. The roughly 20-minute ascent from the entrance excludes summit time and descent. Add the return to the station; shorten walks if rain affects paths.
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Toilets and luggage before climbing
There are no toilets on the mountain; use those near Sannomaru parking first. The ruins have no lockers. For large bags, check storage at the station or accommodation before setting off.
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A daylight viewpoint walk
There are no streetlights on the mountain. Official guidance allows night access but requires lighting. For a first visit, climb and descend in daylight.
Questions about Yonago Castle Ruins
Is the summit 15 minutes from Yonago Station?
About 15 minutes is the station-to-Masugata entrance walk. The keep site takes another roughly 20 minutes uphill. Add summit time, descent and the walk back to the station.
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Can I put my suitcase in a locker at the ruins?
There are no lockers at the ruins. Check station or accommodation storage first. The summit path is uphill, so store large bags before walking.
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