Marugame Castle

The castle is small but the location is good in the middle of the city. The view is beautiful when you are at the top, you can also see the long bridge going to Okayama. It's nice to relax at the top, just accompany it with a cold beer, that's ok.

Super cool place. You can walk around the grounds and just enjoy nature. A lot of people outside just enjoying the nature. The view from the top is gorgeous, especially during the sunset. The best time is visit is definitely during the sunset except the castle won't be open sadly. So you kinda have to pick and choose but that's okay.

Visiting Marugame Castle is truly a remarkable experience! Steeped in history, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the past that's unlike any other. I can’t wait to share more about the captivating stories and breathtaking views that make this place so special!

The park itself is free, including the steep walkway up to the castle (somehow it makes me miss staircases). You only pay to go into the castle, which is also where all the stamps are. The castle itself is small, but the park, the surrounding walls and the gates make for a great experience. Be mindful of the closing time though, as it is fairly early. There's a free parking lot where the museum is (but it was closed today, sadly). Although the parking lot was almost full when I arrived, there was no sign of any tour buses. So I still got an overall quiet experience, which was much appreciated. Don't forget to visit the little gift shop at the bottom of the uphill walkway, as they have a cute little fan shop, as well as some Yadon/Slowpoke merch (mascot of the prefecture).

The walkway is absolutely delightful! The walk-up is a little tiring, but the view is perfect! If you walk up just before sunset, you'll have the perfect picture of marugame City!

This is a small castle, open from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Even after hours, you can still enter the park (though not the castle tower) to enjoy amazing sunset views

Castle on a mountain! There is a steep climb up, but the view is amazing! Small tower on top, but it was closed when I arrived (Monday).

One of the 12 original remaining castles in Japan. The castle itself is very small with steep stairs to get up and it's a steep hike to get up to the castle itself, but the view of Marugame and the stone walls are impressive.

Yes, I'm a Shiro lover! And this castle is one of the twelve castles built before Edo period. This castle is famous for its height of stone walls. And on the very high wall, there is a tiny beautiful castle main building. This is the symbol of Marugame city. And you can see clearly the castle from Setouchi sea. After you visit here, don't forget to have wonderful Sanuki udon noodles!

Beautiful historic castle way way up high on a mountain in the middle of Maruagme! Free to wander the grounds and climb to the top of the hill where the castle is. Very steep climb (for normal people). Many amazing vista points on the way up, and once you get to the top. For an entry fee of 200 you can go into the remaining castle building, see a very small collection of historic items, and climb to the top (third) floor of the castle and look out over the city from the highest point around. The stairs inside the castle are scary steep so be careful. Amazing photo opportunities. Some information available in English. We found free parking across the street, and I was happy to take pictures of the wildlife and birds around/in the moat. I highly recommend visiting this castle if you're in Marugame!