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Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture · Historic Site
Fukuyama Castle
- Nearest stationFukuyama Station 0.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
- Year1619 (recorded)
Fukuyama Castle (福山城, Fukuyama-jō), sometimes called Hisamatsu Castle (久松城, Hisamatsu-jō) or Iyō Castle (葦陽城, Iyō-jō) was the castle of the Bingo-Fukuyama Han during the Edo period of Japanese history. The grounds of the castle have been designate a National Historic Site since 1964.
From the Wikipedia article “Fukuyama Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Fukuyama Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Fukuyama Station, 0.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| Year | 1619 (recorded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 43 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Fukuyama Castle?
- Fukuyama Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Fukuyama Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
- When was Fukuyama Castle recorded?
- In 1619.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Fukuyama Castle Museum: 日:Jnn (CC BY 2.1 jp), Fukuju Kaikan: メルビル (CC BY-SA 4.0), Fukuyama Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Fukuyama Museum of Literature: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Fukuyama Human Rights and Peace Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
