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Yonago Castle Ruins
Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Yonago Castle Ruins retains old stone walls and the keep site. Climb alongside the walls for summit views. There is no surviving keep building; this is a walk among castle remains.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Castle-ruins admission fees are not separately confirmed in official information. Sannomaru and Minatoyama Park parking are listed as free, but parking charges and admission are separate.
Opening hours and closed days
No last-entry time is listed for the ruins. Without mountain streetlights, you need lighting to climb after sunset.
What can I see at Yonago Castle Ruins?
Castle traces in stone walls and the keep site
Explore surviving stone walls and climb to the keep site for views. This is not an interior building visit; allow time for the uphill walk and 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 about 20 minutes up the castle path to the keep site. Allow separate time for descent and returning to the station.
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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 ascent from the entrance excludes viewing and descent. Leave station-return time separately and reduce your walking area if rain worsens the path.
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Toilets and luggage before climbing
There are no mountain toilets, so use those near Sannomaru car park first. The ruins have no coin lockers. Check large-bag storage at the station or hotel before walking.
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Viewpoint walk in daylight
There are no mountain streetlights. Official guidance permits night climbs with lighting; for an unfamiliar path, ascend and descend in daylight.
Questions about Yonago Castle Ruins
Can I reach the summit from Yonago Station in 15 minutes?
The roughly 15 minutes covers the station to Masugata entrance. Add about 20 minutes uphill to the keep site, plus time at the summit, descent and station return.
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Can I leave a suitcase in a castle-ruins coin locker?
No coin lockers are available at the ruins. Check storage at your station or hotel first. Leave large bags before the uphill walk.
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