Tottori Castle Ruins

Tottori Castle, built in 1532, once symbolized regional power during Japan's era of warring states and later served as the seat of the Ikeda Clan during the Edo Period. While the Meiji government's modernization policies led to its destruction, the castle's stone walls and a wooden gate remain on Mount Kyusho, offering stunning views over Tottori City. The site is a popular cherry blossom spot in early to mid-April, with hundreds of trees gracing its ruins.

At the base of the ruins lies Jinpukaku, a European-style building constructed in 1907 by the former lord. Featuring elegant verandas, brick fireplaces, and a wooden spiral staircase, this historic structure symbolizes modernization, as it was the first in Tottori with electric lights. Once a guesthouse for royalty and later a museum, Jinpukaku now hosts exhibitions about the Ikeda Clan and public events, while the nearby Tottori Prefectural Museum showcases larger displays.