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Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Yatsushiro Castle
- Nearest stationYatsushiro Station 2.1 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1622 (completed)
Yatsushiro Castle (八代城, Yatsushiro-jō) is the remains of a castle structure in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. In 1619, Mugishima Castle collapsed due to a large earthquake then Katō Kiyomasa's son Kato Tadahiro ordered his vassal Katō Masataka to build a new castle.
From the Wikipedia article “Yatsushiro Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Yatsushiro Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Yatsushiro Station, 2.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1622 (completed) |
| More | Wikipedia 47 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Yatsushiro Castle?
- Yatsushiro Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Yatsushiro Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Yatsushiro Castle completed?
- In 1622.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yatsushiro Municipal Museum: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shōhin-ken: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mizushima: kenhona on Panoramio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nozu Kofun Group: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ōno-no-Iwa Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Shiranui Museum: UNIT7 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
