Marugame

Marugame combines striking details of its castle with insights into the city’s history and various ways to explore the area by theme. On the northern side of the wall of Marugame Castle, the height exceeds 20 meters. Ninomaru is also home to a well that is more than 30 meters deep. Those interested in history, unusual structures, or regional culture will find a range of starting points here for planning their trip.

Explore the castle and the city’s history

The castle can also be paired with a digital glimpse into its past: An app at the site lets visitors experience a computer-graphics reconstruction of Marugame Castle in the Edo period. This offering complements the view of the surviving castle wall with a historical depiction. The north side, which is more than 20 meters high, and the well in Ninomaru, which is more than 30 meters deep, each make their own impression. Families may enjoy using these specific architectural features as a starting point for conversations about the castle.

The Marugame City Museum focuses on archaeological, historical, art-related, and folkloric materials from the region. It collects, preserves, and researches these holdings. Its permanent exhibition presents the region’s early modern history through the development of Marugame Castle and its castle town. The museum therefore offers a different perspective from the computer-graphics depiction: here, the focus is on the region’s history and the development of the castle and castle town. If you enjoy combining different cultural perspectives on a trip, you can include both topics in your plans for your stay.

Another cultural attraction is the Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art. Lectures, concerts, and workshops have been held there. These events are among the programs hosted by the museum; they are a separate aspect alongside the regional-history permanent exhibition at the Marugame City Museum. When choosing a holiday apartment in Marugame, your own preferences may therefore also play a part: Would you mainly like to learn about the history of the castle and the city, or are you also interested in the cultural offerings related to art and events?

Cycling routes and a trail with named endpoints

Marugame’s tourism organization suggests three themed cycling routes. They lead to historical sites, craft experiences, or culinary offerings. When considering the cycling options, you can first choose the theme that appeals to you most. The different focuses give families and other travelers a choice of interests without suggesting that all three routes offer the same experience.

A bicycle rental station is located on the south side of JR Marugame Station, about a minute from the south exit. This is a specific reference point for anyone interested in cycling. There is also the Marugame Route: it runs from the Tasuke Lantern to the Kotohira High Lantern over a distance of 150 chō, or about 12 kilometers. The approximate distance and the two named endpoints help you consider this route as a separate option for your trip.

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