Travel in Tottori · 鳥取県
Yonago Castle Ruins
Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Stone walls and the former keep site remain at Yonago Castle Ruins. Follow the walls uphill for the summit view. There is no standing keep, but you can walk among the remains of the castle.
Visitor information
Admission
A castle-ruins admission fee was not separately confirmed in official guidance. Sannomaru and Minatoyama Park parking are listed as free, but parking charges and castle admission are separate matters.
Opening hours
No last-entry time is listed for the castle ruins. There are no streetlights on the mountain, so bring a light if climbing after sunset.
What to see at Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Castle remains in the stone walls and former keep site
Explore the surviving stone walls and climb to the former keep site for the view. This is not an indoor building tour; allow time to walk up and enjoy the scenery.
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How to get to Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Walk about 15 minutes from Yonago Station to the Masugata entrance · 枡形入口. Follow the uphill castle path for about another 20 minutes to the former keep site. Allow separate time for the descent and return to the station.
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Visit tips
Summit views and descent time
Allow a suggested 20–30 minutes for the summit view. The roughly 20-minute climb from the entrance does not include the summit visit or descent. Leave time to return to the station too, and shorten the walk if rain affects the path.
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Use toilets and arrange luggage storage before climbing
There are no toilets on the mountain; use those near Sannomaru parking first. There are also no coin lockers at the ruins. Check storage at the station or your lodging before setting out with large bags.
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Take the viewpoint walk in daylight
There are no streetlights on the mountain. Official guidance says nighttime access is possible but requires a light. For a first visit, go up and return in daylight.
Questions about Yonago Castle Ruins · 米子城跡
Can I reach the summit in 15 minutes from Yonago Station?
About 15 minutes is the walk from the station to the Masugata entrance. The former keep site takes about another 20 minutes from there. Also allow time at the summit, for the descent, and for the walk back to the station.
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Can I leave a suitcase in a coin locker at the ruins?
There are no coin lockers at the ruins. Check storage at the station or your lodging first. The summit route is uphill, so leave large bags before walking.
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