Tsuyama Castle

What it is

• A Hirayama-style castle, also known as Kakuzan Castle.
• One of Japan's three great Hirayama castles.
• Designated a National Historic Site.
• Castle structures were demolished in 1873.

What to see

• Remaining stone walls and building foundation stones.
• Restored Bitchu Yagura and an earthen wall.
• The castle site is now Kakuzan Park.

When to go

• A famous cherry blossom viewing spot.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Tsuyama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.