Kagawa: Marugame Castle Tour – Samurai Defense & Strategy
Marugame
About
This tour transforms your visit to Marugame Castle from simple sightseeing into an interactive journey through samurai strategy. Instead of just viewing the castle, you’ll experience it as a defender would—learning how its towering stone walls, gates, and steep paths were designed to slow and expose enemies. Your guide brings the structure to life by explaining not only what you see, but why it was built that way, making every step up the castle meaningful.
You’ll also gain rare insight into one of Japan’s original surviving castles, including its compact yet highly functional keep and the craftsmanship behind its construction. By the time you reach the top, the panoramic view is no longer ...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour with an English-speaking guide
Insight into samurai strategy and castle design
Detailed explanation of castle structure, defense systems, and history
Visit to Marugame Castle keep (tenshu)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Marugame Castle Second Front Gate
Meeting Point: In front of Ote Ninomon Gate at Marugame Castle.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow signboard. Please refer to the map for detailed directions.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Kagawa: Marugame Castle Tour – Samurai Defense & Strategy
Marugame
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$75.50
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About
This tour transforms your visit to Marugame Castle from simple sightseeing into an interactive journey through samurai strategy. Instead of just viewing the castle, you’ll experience it as a defender would—learning how its towering stone walls, gates, and steep paths were designed to slow and expose enemies. Your guide brings the structure to life by explaining not only what you see, but why it was built that way, making every step up the castle meaningful.
You’ll also gain rare insight into one of Japan’s original surviving castles, including its compact yet highly functional keep and the craftsmanship behind its construction. By the time you reach the top, the panoramic view is no longer ...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour with an English-speaking guide
Insight into samurai strategy and castle design
Detailed explanation of castle structure, defense systems, and history
Visit to Marugame Castle keep (tenshu)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Marugame Castle Second Front Gate
Meeting Point: In front of Ote Ninomon Gate at Marugame Castle.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow signboard. Please refer to the map for detailed directions.
Return
Itinerary
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Marugame Castle
Marugame Castle is one of Japan’s twelve remaining original castles, known for its well-preserved wooden keep and impressive stone fortifications. Rising above the city in Kagawa Prefecture, it features the tallest stone walls in Japan, creating a dramatic approach as you ascend. Unlike larger castles, its compact keep offers a close look at Edo-period architecture, including original construction techniques and defensive features such as loopholes and steep stairways.
As you pass through layers of gates and baileys, you can experience the castle much like a samurai, navigating defenses designed to slow attackers. At the top, enjoy panoramic views over the Seto Inland Sea. Combining history, architecture, and an engaging climb, Marugame Castle offers a unique glimpse into Japan’s feudal past.
