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Akashi Castle
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Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture · Historic Site

Akashi Castle

Akashi Castle (明石城, Akashi-jō) is an Edo period Japanese castle located in the city of Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was also known as Kiharu Castle (喜春城, Kiharu-jō) or Kinkō Castle (錦江城, Kinkō-jō).

From the Wikipedia article “Akashi Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Akashi Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationAkashi, Hyōgo Prefecture
Nearest stationAkashi Station, 0.4 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Akashi Castle?
Akashi Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Akashi Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.

Nearby

Akashi City Museum of Culture
Akashi City Museum of Culture
0.3 km away · Akashi
Akashi Municipal Planetarium
Akashi Municipal Planetarium
1.0 km away · Akashi
Maiko Battery Site
Maiko Battery Site
4.3 km away · Tarumi-ku
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center
4.4 km away · Tarumi-ku
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Japan)
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Japan)
4.6 km away · Tarumi-ku
Former Muto Villa, Kobe
Former Muto Villa, Kobe
4.8 km away · Tarumi-ku

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Akashi City Museum of Culture: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Akashi Municipal Planetarium: PekePON (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Maiko Battery Site: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center: そらみみ (Soramimi) (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Japan): 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Former Muto Villa, Kobe: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)