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Maizuru Castle Park (Kofu Castle Ruins)
Maizuru Castle Park (Kofu Castle Ruins) · 舞鶴城公園（甲府城跡）
Walk among Kofu Castle's stone walls and reconstructed gates at Maizuru Castle Park. Its location near Kofu Station makes it a convenient addition to a station-area walk.
Maizuru Castle Park: free visits and building hours Official sources
Visitor information
Admission
Park walks and visits to Inari Turret and Kurogane Gate have no admission fee.
Opening hours
The park is always open. Inari Turret and Kurogane Gate open 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., entry until 4:00 p.m.
What to see at Maizuru Castle Park (Kofu Castle Ruins)
Stone walls and the keep platform
See stone walls and reconstructed gates as you walk the ruins. Climb the steps for views from the keep platform, or walk only around the lower ruins.
How to get to Maizuru Castle Park (Kofu Castle Ruins)
The official walk from Kofu Station's south exit to Maizuru Castle Park takes about three minutes. This differs from Yamanote Gate in Kofu City Historical Park north of the station; use the south exit.
Kofu castle ruins and south-exit access Maizuru Castle Park: free visits and building hours
Visiting tips
Inari Turret and Kurogane Gate closing days
Inari Turret and Kurogane Gate close Mondays, opening if Monday is a public holiday. They also close the day after public holidays and December 29–January 3. The outdoor park is always open; check building closures separately if you plan to go inside.
Questions about Maizuru Castle Park (Kofu Castle Ruins)
Do I need to climb steps to Maizuru Castle Park's keep platform?
The viewpoint on the keep platform requires steps. If extensive walking is difficult, explore stone walls and reconstructed gates around the lower ruins instead.
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