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Yonago Castle ruins
Yonago Castle ruins · Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Old stone walls and the keep site remain at Yonago Castle ruins. Follow the walls uphill for summit views. No keep building remains, but you can explore the old castle site on foot.
Visitor information
Admission
No separate castle-site admission fee was verified in official guidance. Sannomaru and Minatoyama Park car parks are listed as free; parking fees and site admission are separate.
Opening hours
No separate last-admission time is listed for the ruins. There are no streetlights on the hill; bring lighting for an after-sunset climb.
What to see at Yonago Castle ruins
Stone walls and the former keep site
Explore the remaining walls and climb to the keep site for views. There is no building interior to visit; 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), then follow the climbing path to the keep site, about another 20 minutes. Allow descent and station-return time separately.
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Before you visit
Summit views and descent time
Allow a suggested 20–30 minutes for summit views. The roughly 20-minute climb excludes summit viewing and descent. Allow a station return too, and shorten walks if rain makes paths poor.
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Toilets and luggage before climbing
There are no toilets on the hill; use those near Sannomaru car park first. The ruins have no coin lockers either. Check station/hotel storage before setting out with large luggage.
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Views in daylight
There are no streetlights on the hill. Official guidance permits night access but requires lighting. For an unfamiliar path, plan to climb and descend in daylight.
Questions about Yonago Castle ruins
Can I reach the summit in 15 minutes from Yonago Station?
The 15 minutes cover the walk from station to Masugata entrance. Allow about another 20 minutes to climb from there to the keep site. Add summit time, descent and the station return.
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Can I leave a suitcase in castle-ruins lockers?
There are no coin lockers at the ruins. Check storage at your station or hotel first. The summit path climbs uphill; leave large luggage before walking.
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