Kawahara CastleTottori City, Tottori Prefecture

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Kawara Castle DATA
Other nameMaruyama Castle
castle constructionEiroku era?
address1011 Tanichiki Kawaramachi, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
telephone number0858-85-0046
Opening hours9:30-18:00 (April-September), 9:30-17:00 (October-March) *Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
closing dayEvery Monday, year-end and New Year holidays
*If Monday is a holiday, the next day
Admission feeAdults 300 yen / Free for high school students and under
Access to Kawahara Castle
Approximately 25 minutes by bus from JR Tottori Station.

HISTORYAbout Kawahara Castle

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Battle of Tottori Castle“Thirst killing” due to the worst siege battle in history
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