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Yonago Castle Ruins
Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Yonago Castle Ruins preserves old stone walls and the former keep site. Follow the walls uphill for summit views. There is no remaining keep building, but you can walk among traces of the castle.
Visitor information
Admission
No separate castle ruins admission fee has been confirmed in official guidance. Sannomaru and Minatoyama Park parking are listed as free, but parking fees and castle admission are separate matters.
Opening hours
No separate last admission is listed for the ruins. There are no mountain streetlights; bring lighting if climbing after sunset.
What to see at Yonago Castle Ruins
Castle traces in stone walls and the former keep site
Explore the surviving stone walls and climb to the former keep site for views. This is not a building-interior visit, so allow time to walk to the summit and enjoy the scenery.
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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). Follow the castle ascent path for about another 20 minutes to the former keep site. Allow descent and station-return time separately.
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Visiting tips
Summit views and descent time
Allow a suggested 20–30 minutes for summit views. The roughly 20-minute climb from the entrance excludes summit sightseeing and descent. Add station-return time and shorten the walk if rain worsens the path.
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Toilets and luggage storage before climbing
There are no mountain toilets, so use those near Sannomaru parking first. The ruins also lack coin lockers. For large luggage, check whether your station or hotel can store it before leaving.
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A viewpoint walk in daylight
There are no streetlights on the mountain. Official guidance allows night access but says lighting is needed, so on a first visit, climb and descend in daylight.
Questions about Yonago Castle Ruins
Can I reach the summit in 15 minutes from Yonago Station?
About 15 minutes is the station–Masugata entrance walk. The former keep site is about another 20 minutes from the entrance. Allow time at the summit, descent and the walk back to the station.
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Can I store a suitcase in a castle ruins coin locker?
The ruins have no coin lockers. Check station or hotel storage first. The summit path is uphill, so store large luggage before walking.
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