ToyamaLeisure

Ao Castle Ruins (阿尾城跡)

Flow of the course

About 60 min here

About 30 min to the next stop

Next stop: Lunch and shopping at a roadside station full of Himi seafood

About this spot

Castle ruins on top of a cape jutting into Toyama Bay (富山湾), in the Ao district of Himi City. No buildings remain, but the terrain surrounded by sea on three sides is unchanged, and simply standing there makes it obvious why a castle was built here. From the hilltop you can look out over the broad expanse of Toyama Bay, and on a clear day the scenery on the far shore comes into view. Being right by the sea, the wind passes through well, and it is pleasantly walkable even on a summer morning. Before the day's main event of meeting the fish, this is a chance to feel with your whole body just how close Himi is to the sea.

Tips

There are climbing paths and spots where the footing is uneven, so visit in comfortable walking shoes. Some cliff edges have no handrails, so always hold small children by the hand. There is little shade, so a hat and drinks are essential. Parking space is limited, so park according to the on-site signs.