Japan Midokoro / Kagoshima Prefecture / Kagoshima / Kagoshima Castle
Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture · Historic Site
Kagoshima Castle
- Nearest stationShiyakushomae Station 0.4 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1601 (completed)
Kagoshima Castle (鹿児島城, Kagoshima-jō) was an Edo period flatland-style Japanese castle located in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2023.
From the Wikipedia article “Kagoshima Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kagoshima Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shiyakushomae Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1601 (completed) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kagoshima Castle?
- Shiyakushomae Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kagoshima Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Kagoshima Castle completed?
- In 1601.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Reimeikan, Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material: Krypton at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum: Sakoppi (CC BY 3.0), Kagoshima City Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Mount Shiroyama: 国土交通省 改変Sakoppi (CC BY 3.0), Kagoshima Prefectural Museum: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Saigō Nanshū Memorial Museum: Doricono (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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