Hachioji Castle Ruins

A nationally designated Historic Site in Motohachioji-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo. Hachioji castle was built at the end of the Warring States period by Hojo Ujiteru. Japan's last large-scale mountain castle, it fell during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's campaign to gain complete control of the Kanto region. 400 years after its downfall, in 1990 the results of archeological surveys were used to recreate the castle's stone walls and paving and the site was opened to visitors. Due to its value as the ruins of a Warring States period mountain castle, Hachioji Castle has also been selected as one of Japan's 100 greatest castles by the Japan Castle Foundation.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Hachioujishi Motohachioujimachi 3-2715-2 (Administrative Building) Map
Area: Southern Tama Area
Phone: 0426632800
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: [Guidance facility] New Year's Holiday (12/29-1/3), other temporary days closed
Fees: [Tour fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available (Large Bus 4spaces, Cars 50spaces) *If you are coming to the castle by large bus, please make a reservation in advance to the Cultural Properties Division. (042-620-7265)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: English version pamphlet available
Note: *The address and telephone number are those of the guidance facility.
[Cultural Properties Division] 042-620-7265
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (unpaved mountain trails, etc., please be careful where you step in the rain)
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Guidance facility is designed to be barrier-free, there is a restroom for everyone)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (please do not let go of the lead when walking or climbing)