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Marugame Castle

Marugame Castle

丸亀城

Marugame Castle stands on a hill in the city of Marugame. It is famous for its tall stone walls: the four layers together are about 60 meters high, the highest in Japan. The small three-story main tower is one of only 12 wooden castle towers in Japan that still exist from the old days.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The castle tower is open 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00).

Closed

Open all year round.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Parking is available for free.
  • The main tower is the smallest in Japan, with three layers and three stories.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The castle sits on top of a large hill and is reached by a steep incline, so allow extra time and energy for the climb.
  • Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
  • Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kagawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Kagawa

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:52
  2. Sunrise06:27
  3. Dhuhr11:49
  4. Asr14:45
  5. Maghrib17:07
  6. Isha18:33

Times are calculated for Takamatsu. Times may differ elsewhere in Kagawa.

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Places to pray near Marugame Castle

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Marugame Castle

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): assets.my-kagawa.jp, japan.travel