Tateyama City Museum Main Building — Attraction in Tateyama

This museum is up a mountain. From the free parking area, there are two ways you can go up the mountain. To the left are stairs and to the right is a sloping ramp where cars and taxis and wheelchairs can make its way up the mountain. The castle itself is a replica of the original. The facade with its architectural features was rebuilt from.photos but the inside could not be rebuilt. It was destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and then it also sustained damage during WW2.

The best things in the castle:

1. a stamp machine where you can get a medallion of the castle engraved with your name and the date of your visit.

A collection of comics depicting life in the castle and in the town surrounding it. The comics dated to the late 1800s and the 1900s to assist people who were illiterate when there was no free basic and universal education.

You can go to the very top of the castle and get a 360° view of the town, the surrounding mountains, the rice fields, the pier and the sea itself.

They have a collection of different varieties of Sakura (white and pink).

You can visit in the fall as well and the place would be flush with autumn hues.

It's quite an accomplishment to climb to the very top. And you are gifted with a beautiful...

Go up the circular road up to the castle and enjoy superb views of Tateyama city. The castle is not big but still impressive by its elegant design. On the grounds there is a lookout with binoculars which are free, a gracious gesture by the Tateyama Lions Club. The place is swept by a refreshing gentle breeze.

For a mere 400 yen you get access to the castle. Highly recommended. You can climb to the top for amazing views. Inside there are three stories of various exhibitions. Of particular note are the puppets from a Showa Era childrens tv show involving NINJAS!

There is no english signage so foreignera will be on their own.

The ticket also gives acces to the Tateyama City Museum, also located in Shiroyama Park.

It's worth it. Take the Uchibo line and come...

The views are stunning here. If you are a photographer or amateur as myself, i highly recommend going to the top of thw castle for the views. Although my japanese is close to zero the people here did their...