Hakusan Castle (Harima)

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.

The photo above shows parts of the temple complex not castle remains.

Gallery

Honda Mausoleums for the lords of Himeji Castle

Castle Profile
English Name	Harima Hakusan Castle
Japanese Name	播磨白山城
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' 35.12" N, 134° 39' 20.48" E
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