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Participant age: 0 to 100 years old；What to wear and bring: We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to move in and that you don't mind getting dirty. If rain is expected, we recommend bringing rain gear such as rainwear or a poncho.；Duration: 1 hour；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Hyogo, Minamiawaji] Guided tour of the Shichi Castle Ruins, a key base of the Awaji Navy! Visit the strategic stronghold of Hideyoshi’s army, once home to the genius strategist Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki.

Japan-Hyogo , Kobe

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:2 hour(s)

Guided language: English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Shichi Castle Ruins is said to have once been home to Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s strategist, Kuroda Kanbei, and Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. This guided tour of the Shichi Castle Ruins is led by the representative of the Shichi Castle Preservation Society, who works tirelessly every day to protect this precious historical site that served as a key base for the Awaji Navy under Hideyoshi! Located in Shichi, Minamiawaji City, near the Seto Inland Sea and the Naruto Strait, Shichi Castle is said to have been built by Suga Izumi-no-kami Michitada during the Kamakura period and was opened following Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s conquest of Awaji in 1581. Afterward, it was guarded by his vassal Kuroda Kanbei (Kuroda Yoshitaka), and from 1585, Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, became the lord of the castle. As one of the bases for the Awaji Navy, Shichi Castle played a significant role in Hideyoshi’s campaigns in Kyushu, Odawara, and Korea. There is no doubt that Awaji Island and Shichi Castle were vital naval hubs for Hideyoshi. However, this precious historical site, once home to Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki, had been swallowed by bamboo forests in recent years and was nearly forgotten by the locals. That was when the local volunteer group, the Shichi Castle Preservation Society, stood up, fearing that these valuable ruins would disappear forever! For the past five years, they have been working daily to clear the bamboo forest, create paths, and install signs so that many people, not just locals, can learn about and pass on the history of Shichi Castle to future generations. This tour is led by Mr. Sekiguchi, the representative of the Shichi Castle Preservation Society, who has a deeper passion for the castle than anyone else! Development of the Shichi Castle Ruins is currently ongoing, and recently, remnants such as period wells and stones believed to be from old gorinto (five-ring pagodas) have been discovered one after another. Who knows, you might even be the one to discover an important artifact during your tour! ■ Experience Schedule (for 10:00 departure) 10:00 Meet at the parking lot (North side of Shichi Castle Ruins, across the street from the main entrance of Super Marunaka *see photo below) 10:00–10:05 Move to the main castle ruins, using the handmade signs as a guide 10:05–10:15 Explanation of the history and features of Shichi Castle by the guide 10:15–10:55 View ruins such as the Taiko Stone, turret sites, and old wells, then walk around the moat to Ise Shrine and Shomei-ji Temple 10:55–11:00 Return to the parking lot and dismiss

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Regarding cancellation of the event:

The event will be held even if it rains. If the event is cancelled due to bad weather such as a typhoon, we will contact you by phone by 4:00 PM the day before.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

The tour will proceed rain or shine (please bring rain gear). If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather such as a typhoon, we will contact you by 4:00 PM the day before. If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, there will be no cancellation fee. Cancellations are accepted if the customer notifies us during business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

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Participant age: 0 to 100 years old
What to wear and bring: We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to move in and that you don't mind getting dirty. If rain is expected, we recommend bringing rain gear such as rainwear or a poncho.
Duration: 1 hour
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

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Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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