Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles

Sumoto Castle

Built in 1526 atop Mt. Mikuma on Awaji Island, Sumoto Castle commands sweeping views of the Inland Sea. Its beautifully preserved stone walls and the reconstructed keep are complemented by one of Japan's highest stone steps to the castle entrance.

Japanese Name洲本城
Prefecture兵庫県
Region近畿
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built1526
Designation100名城
Coordinates34.3472, 134.8931