Difference between revisions of "Hakusan Castle (Harima)"
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|Notes=Take bus number 8 from Himeji Station or Himeji Castle to the terminal stop "Mount Shosha Ropeway" (書写山ロープウェイ, 30 minutes, 270 yen one way, departures every 15-20 minutes). Then, take the ropeway up the mountain (500 yen one way, 900 yen round trip, departures every 15 minutes). Alternatively, it is possible to hike up the mountain in about 45-60 minutes. | |Notes=Take bus number 8 from Himeji Station or Himeji Castle to the terminal stop "Mount Shosha Ropeway" (書写山ロープウェイ, 30 minutes, 270 yen one way, departures every 15-20 minutes). Then, take the ropeway up the mountain (500 yen one way, 900 yen round trip, departures every 15 minutes). Alternatively, it is possible to hike up the mountain in about 45-60 minutes. | ||
|History=As part of his campaign to conquer Harimono Province, Toyotomi Hideyoshi for a brief time in 1577, stationed his headquarters on this mountain. | |History=As part of his campaign to conquer Harimono Province, Toyotomi Hideyoshi for a brief time in 1577, stationed his headquarters on this mountain. | ||
|Year Visited=Viewer Contributed | |Year Visited=Viewer Contributed | ||
|AddedJcastle=2017 | |AddedJcastle=2017 | ||
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Revision as of 23:59, 1 October 2017
History
As part of his campaign to conquer Harimono Province, Toyotomi Hideyoshi for a brief time in 1577, stationed his headquarters on this mountain.
Visit Notes
Take bus number 8 from Himeji Station or Himeji Castle to the terminal stop "Mount Shosha Ropeway" (書写山ロープウェイ, 30 minutes, 270 yen one way, departures every 15-20 minutes). Then, take the ropeway up the mountain (500 yen one way, 900 yen round trip, departures every 15 minutes). Alternatively, it is possible to hike up the mountain in about 45-60 minutes.
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English Name | Hakusan Castle |
Japanese Name | 白山城 |
Founder | Toyotomi HIdeyoshi |
Year Founded | 1577 |
Castle Type | Mountaintop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Features | trenches |
Visitor Information | |
Access | Sanyo Shinkansen, Himeji Station |
Visitor Information | 8:30-17:00 (Winter) 8:30-18:00 (Spring-Autumn and National holidays) |
Time Required | 1 hour |
Location | Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture |
Coordinates | 34° 53' 36.06" N, 134° 39' 18.18" E |
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Added to Jcastle | 2017 |
Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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