Kinojo Castle Ruins (Mt. Kinojo)
In Japanese: 鬼ノ城（鬼城山）
A 7th-century hilltop fortress with a 2.8 km ring of walls and a rebuilt west gate, linked to the demon of the Momotaro legend.
Historic Site; Japan's 100 Great Castles
Nearby
- Ashimori Old Town ≈ 15 min by car
- Saijo Inari (Myokyoji Temple) ≈ 25 min by car
- Bitchu Kokubunji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Tsukuriyama Kofun ≈ 25 min by car
- Kibitsu Shrine ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 20 min by taxi from JR Soja Station, then 15 min walk to the West Gate
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- Visitor center 9:00-17:00, closed Mondays and Dec 29-Jan 3. Narrow road for the last 3 km
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info