Travel in Tottori
Tottori Castle ruins and Kyusho Park
Tottori Castle ruins and Kyusho Park · Tottori Castle Ruins/Kyusho Park · 鳥取城跡・久松公園
Explore restored bridges, gates and remaining stone walls at Tottori Castle ruins/Kyusho Park. Start with a leisurely park walk for old castle remains in the city.
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Visitor information
Admission
The city park list records Kyusho Park as free. Tourism guidance specifies no common admission fee for the entire castle site. Nearby exhibitions, museums and activities operate separately; check each fee.
Opening hours
The city park list records Kyusho Park as open all day. No separate operating hours or last admission are specified for the whole castle site. Nearby exhibitions and museums have individual opening days.
What to see at Tottori Castle ruins and Kyusho Park
Restored bridges, gates and stone walls
Explore restored bridges and gates alongside old stone walls. Enjoy the lower park and restored gates without climbing to the summit.
How to get to Tottori Castle ruins and Kyusho Park
Take the green Kururi loop bus from Tottori Station to Jinpukaku/Kenritsu-Hakubutsukan (仁風閣・県立博物館), immediately in front of the park. Adults pay 100 yen per ride, 200 for two.
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Before you visit
If you want to climb to the summit
Allow a suggested 60–90 minutes for the lower park and restored gates. Guidance gives about ten minutes from the park to Ninomaru and 40 minutes to the summit. For a summit visit, allow descent separately from the park walk.
Jinpukaku’s long-term works closure
Jinpukaku has been closed long-term for works since 29 December 2023. Exterior coverings also prevent full views inside and out. Check reopening information before planning an interior visit.
A daylight city walk
The park is listed as open all day, but plan castle-ruins walks in daylight. For nearby museums or activities too, check their individual opening days and fees.
Questions about Tottori Castle ruins and Kyusho Park
Must I climb to the summit to see the castle ruins?
You can walk the lower park, restored bridges/gates and stone walls. Guidance gives about ten minutes from the park to Ninomaru and 40 minutes to the summit; allow descent separately if climbing.
Can I see inside Jinpukaku during a castle-ruins visit?
Official guidance lists Jinpukaku as closed long-term for works. Check reopening information before planning interiors, and plan castle/park walks separately.
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