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Komoro Castle Ruins Kaikoen : 小諸城址　懐古園

Unusual "Castle in a Hole" with Beautifully Landscaped Grounds

Eastern Nagano

Description

Built in a jagged gorge leading down to the Chikuma River, Kaikoen's most famous architectural feature is the Sannomon Gate which acts as the castle's entrance when approaching from Komoro Station. The moss-covered stacked stones express the castle's 400-year history, as do the centuries-old cherry and zelkova trees, said to be 5 centuries old. Museums and a zoo are Also on the castle grounds are the Keizo Koyama Art Museum as well as a small zoo and amusement park. The area was a favorite spot of Japan's famous Meiji-era literary figures such as novelist Shimazaki Touson, Bokusui Wakayama and Kyoshi Takahama. You'll find many memorials with their writing on them.

Details

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  • At the Sanmon Gate ticket booth and the Touson Memorial Museum
  • Some stone steps and steep slopes.
Hours
8:30-17:00
Date(s)
Closed Wednesdays and around the New Years holiday. (Open daily Apr. thru Nov.)
Entrance Price
Adults 500, Children 200, Group discount available.
Time Required
1.5 hours
Reservations
Not required
Foreign Languages
English (English and Chinese brochures available. )
Luggage Storage
Available

Contact

tel : +81(0)267-22-0296fax : +81(0)267-25-0296Official site

Access / Location

By Train
From Komoro Station(Shinano Railway), 3 min on foot.
From Sakudaira Station (shinkansen), take JR Koumi Line to Komoro Station, then 3 min on foot.
By Car
From Komoro IC, 5 min (3km)
Address
311 Tei, Komoro 384-0804

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