Overview
Marble Village Lockheart Castle is a stone-themed theme park in the village of Takayama, Gunma Prefecture. Its centrepiece is a reproduction of a Scottish castle originally completed in 1829, dismantled and rebuilt in Japan. The park opened on 10 April 1993.
Highlights
- ●A facility centred on a stone castle relocated and reconstructed from Scotland
- ●Its composition as a theme park built around the theme of stone
- ●The architectural interest of a castle originally completed in 1829, recreated in Japan
- ●Its designation as a "Lover's Sanctuary"
History
The park is a stone-themed attraction built around a Scottish castle, originally completed in 1829, that was dismantled and reconstructed in Japan. It opened on 10 April 1993 and is located in the village of Takayama, Gunma Prefecture.
Access
The park is in the village of Takayama, Gunma Prefecture, and is reached via the surrounding road network.
Best season
As visits involve walking around the stone castle and grounds, milder weather makes for a more comfortable stay.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter the park and tour the relocated, reconstructed stone castle
- 2Explore the stone-themed exhibits and structures within the grounds
- 3Take in the architectural detail of the castle and its British character
- 4Enjoy the atmosphere of the grounds as a "Lover's Sanctuary"
Did you know?
💡 The facility has been designated a "Lover's Sanctuary."
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