Hakusan Castle (Harima)
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
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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.
Field 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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| Castle Profile | |
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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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| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Sanyo Shinkansen, Himeji Station |
| Hours | 8:30-17:00 (Winter) 8:30-18:00 (Spring-Autumn and National holidays) |
| Time Required | 1 hour |
| Location | Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 34.89335, 134.65505 |
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| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
