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Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture

Seasonal outings

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official name：Kijioka Castle Ruins(Shiroyama Park)

English name：Kijioka Castle Ruins(Shiroyama Park)

Cherry blossoms at the site of Kijioka Castle (Shiroyama Park)

March to April

Shiroyama Park, a spot that loves historical romance and cherry blossoms

Cherry blossoms at the site of Kijioka Castle (Shiroyama Park)

Honjo-shi Tourism Association

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  • March to April

  • Seasonal outings
  • Cherry Blossoms at night・Illumination
  • Castle ruins・Castle grounds
  • Cherry Blossoms
  • Toilets available
The Kijigaoka Castle Ruins are located in Hachimanyama, Kodama-machi in Honjo. It is built on a hillside and named after the old town of Kijigaoka. The castle is also called Hachimanyama Castle. This castle is said to have been constructed in early Warring States period, about the late 15 century, and it was used until the early Edo period. The governor of the Kanto Region, the Uesugi family in Yamauchi, Gohojyo family and Matsudaira family owned the castle. Large earth mounds and a moat still remain within the castle site, although many of the historic remains have been lost. This site is very popular with locals, who refer to it as “Shiroyama Park.” The entire hillside is covered in cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season in spring, allowing visitors to enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms while feeling the breath of history (designated as a historic site of Saitama Prefecture).

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Basic Information

Location
〒367-0217 446, Kodamachohachimanyama, Honjo-shi, Saitama

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Prices
Free
Access
Approx. 10 minutes on foot from JR Kodama Station (650 m) From JR Honjo Station, get off at "Kodama Station Entrance" bound for Asahi Bus Kodama Turnaround Station / Akagi Dairy Senbon Sakura Factory, about 3 minutes on foot from Honjo Kodama IC on Kanetsu Expressway (5.2 km)
Parking Lot
Free
Notes
Parking is available in front of Honjo City Kodama Junior High School Gymnasium.

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Contact Us

  • Honjo City Tourism Association Kodama Branch
    0495-72-1334 (weekdays), 0495-72-1331 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 8:30-17:15
    TEL
    0495-72-1334
    FAX
    0495-72-4216