Sumoto Castle

洲本城

A castle ruin on Mount Mikuma with stone walls, offering views over Sumoto city and Osaka Bay, and listed among Japan's 100 Castles.

Sumoto Castle was built in the 16th century and later rebuilt by Wakisaka Yasuharu. Its remaining stone walls, including the impressive 'Noboriishigaki' stone embankment, earned it a place among Japan's 100 Castles. The reconstructed keep on the summit dates from 1928 and is one of Japan's oldest reconstructed keeps. The keep platform offers excellent views over the Sumoto hot spring district, Ohama Coast and Osaka Bay, and the castle is lit up at night. Admission is free and it is open all day. You can drive up from central Sumoto, or walk up the trail from beside Sumoto Onsen in about 30 to 40 minutes.

Opening hours

All day

Castle ruins · Stone walls · Scenic views

Nearby sights

Sumoto Onsen
Awaji Farm Park England Hill
Nada Kuroiwa Narcissus Village
Izanagi Shrine
Nushima Island
Awaji Puppet Theatre
Uzushio Cruise from Fukura Port
Nojima Fault Preservation Museum

Places to eat nearby

Awaji Gourmet Hall Miketsukuni
Uzunooka Restaurant
Hayashiya Sushi
Uo no Kyowakoku Ebisumaru (Michi-no-Eki Awaji)