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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 | Shiroyama Castle |
Japanese Name | 白山城 |
Founder | Toyotomi HIdeyoshi |
Year Founded | 1577 |
Castle Type | Mountaintop |
Castle Condition | Ruins only |
Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
Main Keep Structure | Dorui, Ishigaki |
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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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