Ruins and Sakura Bloom

#cherryblossom2024 Cherry blossoms among the ruins of the castle The picturesque ruins of Tottori Mountain Castle are part of Kyusho Park, where hundreds of cherry trees grow, including Yoshino and Sato varieties. In spring, this is an incredibly popular place for hanami — admiring cherry blossoms. It is interesting The ruins of Tottori Castle are still visible on the mountain There are about 400 cherry trees growing in the park How to get there Take a bus or walk from JR Tottori Train Station. At Tottori Station, you can take the Kururi bus and get off at stop No. 12. The fare is 100 yen. Tottori Station is a 30-minute walk away. The history of the castle The most famous moment in the history of Tottori Castle is the siege of 1581. The castle was attacked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's troops (1536-1598) and besieged for 200 days, after which the defenders were forced to surrender, otherwise they would have been threatened with death from starvation. It is said that some of the survivors subsequently died from overeating. The ruins of Tottori Castle are a national historical monument The park during the spring Kyusho Park is delightful all year round, but it is best to come here in spring, when beautiful cherry trees bloom. The park is one of the most popular places for hanami in Tottori. Near the ruins At the foot of the mountain where the castle once stood, you will see Jinpukaku, a beautiful wooden house in the European style, designed by architect Katayama Tokuma (1854-1917). The building hosted distinguished guests, even the Crown Prince. It now houses a museum. There is another one in the park — the Tottori Prefectural Museum: here you can get acquainted with its history and learn more about local arts and crafts.