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Komakiyama Castle (Mt. Komaki Historical Museum and Rekishiru Komaki Komakiyama Castle Historical Information Hall)
Mt. Komaki Historical Museum: Passing on the history and culture of days gone by to the present day
Mt. Komaki is home to Komakiyama Castle, which was built by notorious daimyo Oda Nobunaga in 1563. The eastern foot of Mt. Komaki, atop which the mountain lies, has been set up as the Mt. Komaki Historical Park and shows visitors how the castle's earthen ramparts were constructed, well remains, and more. Komakiyama Castle itself offers its castle keep to the Mt. Komaki Historical Museum with numerous artifacts related the old battlefield of the ferocious Battle of Komaki and Nagakute, earthenware pottery, and local festivals, making this a can't-miss destination for castle enthusiasts.
Learn the history of Mt. Komaki and its castle at Rekishiru Komaki
If you're interested in the history of this incredible castle and its surrounding area, then Komaki Rekishiru Komakiyama Castle Historical Information Hall is the place for you. Learn about the rock wall and castle town around the original Komakiyama Castle, which recent excavations have revealed was in fact built by Oda Nobunaga; the story behind the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute; and other historical tidbits about the castle through models and videos. Plus, it also acts as a base for rotating exhibits, workshops, and talks highlighting the latest information.
Cherry Blossom Festival to write home about in spring
Eighty-six-meter-tall Mt. Komaki and its summit castle lie west of downtown Komaki City and have a forest area which witnessed the ferocious Battle of Komaki and Nagakute. But in spring, the trees produce a gentler atmosphere with 1,150 of some ten varieties including Somei Yoshino, Kanzan, and weeping cherry trees coming into bloom as the Mt. Komaki Cherry Blossom Festival takes place. Komaki City Tourism Association offers local specialties available for purchase while Mt. Komaki Historical Museum and Rekishiru Komaki lengthen their hours into the night.
SPOT OVERVIEW
| Location | 〒485-0046 • 1-1 Horinouchi, Komaki-shi, Aichi (Mt. Komaki Historical Museum) • 1-2 Horinouchi, Komaki-shi, Aichi (Rekishiru Komaki) |
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| Fee | Mt. Komaki Historical Museum and Rekishiru Komaki (permanent exhibition room) • Adults: JPY 200 (JPY 100 for individuals in groups of 30 or more) • High school ages and younger: Free of charge Note: • Prices above offer access to both Mt. Komaki Historical Museum and Rekishiru Komaki. |
| Opening days / hours | • Mt. Komaki Historical Museum: 9:00 am–4:30 pm (admission to the free area until 4:15 pm) • Rekishiru Komaki: 9:00 am–5:00 pm (admission to permanent exhibition area, requiring a fee for entry, until 4:30 pm) |
| Parking | • 50 standard-size spaces (free for the first two hours and JPY 100/each following 30 min.) • 4 bus spaces (free of charge) |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Holidays | • The third Thu of the month (the following weekday should that day coincide with a national holiday) • Year-end/New Year holiday (Dec 29–Jan 3) |
| Phone number | • 0568-72-0712 (Mt. Komaki Historical Museum) • 0568-48-4646 (Rekishiru Komaki) |
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- From Sakae Station, take the Meijo Subway Line. Change to the Meitetsu Komaki Line at Heian-dori Station, riding it to Komaki Station, and walk 15 min.
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- Access by car
- 5 min. from Komaki Interchange.
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