The temple gate, which is said to have been moved to Niitakayama Castle by Takakage, is a national important cultural property.

It was built in 1577 by Takakage Kobayakawa in Takayama Castle to mourn his parents, Mori Motonari, but it was moved to this place as a fort to protect the west side of the castle. When you enter the right gate and climb the wide stone steps surrounded by the earthen wall, you will find the Momoyama-style heavy pressure and the daring stance of the mountain gate. It is said that this gate was relocated from the castle gate of Niitakayama Castle in Hongo Town, which was the residence of the Kobayakawa clan for generations. It is designated as an important cultural property of.

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business hours
Free to visit
address
723-00623-chome, Honmachi, Mihara-shi
Phone Number
0848-67-6014

ACCESS

723-0062 
3-chome, Honmachi, Mihara-shi

By car About 15 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Miharakui IC About 10 minutes on foot from JR Sanyo Main Line/Kure Line/Sanyo Shinkansen Mihara Station

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