The western district, Nishi-Maizuru, is the historical center of the city. It grew up around Tanabe Castle built by Samurai lord Hosokawa Yusai in 1582 and flourished for some 290 years until the castle was deserted with the end of samurai reign in the latter half of the 19th century.
Sections of the walls and foundations are all that remain of the original structure, but the main gate and turret have been reconstructed and the grounds made into a park. It’s a lovely place to take a stroll and get a hint of bygone days.
The museum has displays about successive lords of the castle, armor and swords worn by historical military commanders, and a diorama of the castle town. Most of the information is in Japanese, so consider bringing an interpreter with you.
- Tel
- 0773-76-7211
- Address
- 15-22 Minamitanabe,Maizuru city,Kyoto prefecture
- Access
- 10-minute walk from Nishimaizuru Station on the JR Sanin Main Line
- Business Hours
- [Tanebe castle museum]
9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.(Entry until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Monday (Closed the following day when Monday is a holiday), December 29 to January 3 - Price
- [Tanebe castle museum]
adult 200 yen
child 100 yen - Parking
- Available
