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Hachimanyama Castle

📍 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan
Category
Historic Ruins & Heritage
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga, Japan
Coordinates
35.1449, 136.0823

Introduction

Hachiman-yama Castle is a mountain-castle ruin on 272 m Mt. Hachiman in Omihachiman, Shiga, built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu in 1585 and abandoned after his fall in 1595. Stone walls and the baileys of the north, west and second enclosures remain; the inner-bailey site now holds Zuiryu-ji, the temple honoring Hidetsugu. From the top you overlook the old castle town, the Hachiman-bori canal and Lake Biwa - a vantage for the 'castle-town + water-town' layout within Lake Biwa Quasi-National Park.

✨ Highlights

1
Hidetsugu's castle
Built 1585, abandoned 1595.
2
Walls & baileys
Stone walls and the north/west/second baileys.
3
Lake-town view
Town, canal and Lake Biwa from the summit.
4
Zuiryu-ji
Monzeki temple on the honmaru site.
5
Hachiman-yama Ropeway
4-min ride; 540 yen one way.
6
Lovers' sanctuary
The summit deck is a certified 'koibito' spot.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Tel：+81 748-32-0303 (ropeway)
→Note：Ropeway closes for checks in early February

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday0:00-24:00
Tuesday0:00-24:00
Wednesday0:00-24:00
Thursday0:00-24:00
Friday0:00-24:00
Saturday0:00-24:00
Sunday0:00-24:00

Ropeway 9:00-17:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultRopeway 540 yen one way / 950 return
Child270 yen one way / 480 return

Castle grounds free

Transportation

Bus

Local bus from Omihachiman Sta. (Nagahara-dera dir.) to Hachimanyama Ropeway, 7 min

Driving/Parking

12 km from Ryuo IC (Meishin Expressway)

Note

Free parking for ropeway users

💡 Tips

• The ropeway saves the climb - about 4 minutes each way.
• Walking trails take 30-40 minutes; wear trainers.
• Pair with Hachiman-bori and Himure Hachimangu for a half day.
• The north-bailey view over Lake Nishi and toward Azuchi is the best.
• Ropeway runs every 15 minutes; last up 16:30.
• Free parking for ropeway users.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Hachimanyama Castle?

Monday: 0:00-24:00; Tuesday: 0:00-24:00; Wednesday: 0:00-24:00; Thursday: 0:00-24:00; Friday: 0:00-24:00; Saturday: 0:00-24:00; Sunday: 0:00-24:00; Ropeway 9:00-17:00

How much is the admission for Hachimanyama Castle?

Adult: Ropeway 540 yen one way / 950 return; Child: 270 yen one way / 480 return; Castle grounds free

Any practical tips for visiting Hachimanyama Castle?

The ropeway saves the climb - about 4 minutes each way. Walking trails take 30-40 minutes; wear trainers.

How long should I spend at Hachimanyama Castle?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

How do I get to Hachimanyama Castle?

Bus: Local bus from Omihachiman Sta. (Nagahara-dera dir.) to Hachimanyama Ropeway, 7 min; Driving/Parking: 12 km from Ryuo IC (Meishin Expressway)