At an elevation of 187 meters, it is said to be a model mountain castle from the Middle Ages. It is believed that the remains of a temple, a residence, and a stone bath remain in the surrounding area. The castle's guardian deity is enshrined in the first bailey at the summit, the remains of a well remain in the second bailey, and the remains of the third bailey remain to the south of the first bailey. This castle was called Chausuyama Castle because it resembles a mortar used to grind tea. It was located in an important location for trade and strategy, and it is said that it had forts and lookout towers at Takiyama in Takane, Miyazaki Castle in Miyahara, and Tawarazaki Castle in Shikatahara.

INFORMATION

business hours
Free to visit
price
free
address
722-2415Nakano, Setoda-cho, Onomichi-shi
Phone Number
0845-27-2210

ACCESS

722-2415 
Nakano, Setoda-cho, Onomichi-shi

Car Honshu direction-30 minutes from Nishi Seto Expressway Ikuguchijima Kita IC Shikoku direction-about 30 minutes from Tarumizu port Public 8 minutes on foot from JR Mihara Station Mihara Port, about 30 minutes by boat Disembark at Setoda Port, about 15 minutes by taxi from the port

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