Marugame Castle: One of the Twelve Remaining Original Wooden Castles!!

Marugame Castle, a symbol of Marugame with a history of over 400 years, is one of the twelve remaining original wooden castles in Japan. Known as the 'Castle of Stone Walls,' Marugame Castle boasts beautiful high stone walls and the smallest keep among the twelve remaining original keeps. It is also selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. The stone walls, which rise over 60 meters from the inner moat where swans play, are said to be the tallest in Japan. These walls, known as the 'fan slope,' form a gentle curve and are topped by the wooden keep. Access If you are visiting by JR, get off at JR Marugame Station and walk about 15 minutes from the south exit of Marugame Station. If you are visiting by car, it takes about 20 minutes from Zentsuji IC or Sakaide IC.