Japanese Castle Stay - Transcendent Travel Experience at Marugame Castle

Japanese Castle Stay - Transcendent Travel Experience at Marugame Castle

Have you ever wondered what staying in a Japanese castle was like? Well, now, you can! Immerse yourself at Marugame Castle, a fortress with a history of 400 years. Experience the era of the Kyogoku clan, the lords of Marugame who ruled this land for over two centuries! Enjoy an exclusive stay within the castle walls, where you can immerse yourself in the local culture, history, and cuisine, just as the feudal lords once did.

Did you know? Only three castles in Japan, Marugame Castle, Kochi Castle, and Hirosaki Castle, still have an existing castle keep and main gate. Marugame boasts various groups preserving this cultural heritage, including Marugame Basara Taiko, Sanshu Marugame Shiwaku Hachimangu Taiko, Shiwaku Shinmen Taiko, Taiko-do Ibara, and more.

The building is a single-story wooden building with a total floor area of 120 square meters. The interior, which offers glimpses of traditional design unique to Japanese architecture with a taste for tea ceremony, is a private space for guests only. With views overlooking the serene expanse of the Sanuki Plain through the garden, the integration of the building, garden, and stone walls embodies quintessential Japanese beauty. One can’t help but wonder if the former feudal lords also gazed upon this elegant landscape.

Stay at “Enjyukaku Bekkan” located in the historic Marugame Castle site. You can use it as a lounge where you can enjoy drinks in an atmosphere that will make you sense history with its superb location.

From fresh seasonal vegetables to rare local seafood, ingredients nurtured by the bountiful land are meticulously crafted by skilled chefs. Indulge in dishes steeped in Kyogoku family heritage, epitomizing culinary excellence.

Sustainable Journey Contributing to Culture and Communities

Marugame City, recognized by the international certification organization Green Destinations, ranks among the top 100 sustainable tourist spots worldwide for its cultural and traditional contributions. The Marugame Castle Experience is designed to enhance cultural and regional sustainability, serving as a catalyst to rejuvenate the vibrancy of Marugame City.

The Marugame Castle Experience strives to use local resources as much as possible and involve local residents, thereby contributing to the local economy.

Harnessing and Preserving Marugame City’s Historical Resources

The Marugame Castle Experience refines and showcases the allure of Marugame City’s historical resources through tourism, ensuring their preservation for future generations. Each experience and enjoyment offered links the chain of sustainable inheritance of Marugame’s history and culture.

Grab your kimonos and yukatas and travel to a place you may not have otherwise thought to visit before. Help preserve the rich culture Japan has to offer with an experience like no other the next time you travel! Don't forget to tag us in your pictures @givingtuesdayjapan!

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