Japan Midokoro / Fukuoka Prefecture / Ōnojō-shi / Mizuki
Ōnojō-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture · Special Historic Site
Mizuki
- Nearest stationMizuki Station 0.2 km
- DesignationSpecial Historic Site, Historic Site
Mizuki Castle (水城跡, Mizuki-jō ato) was an ancient castle (also known as a Korean-style fortresses in Japan (朝鮮式山城, Chōsen-shiki yamajiro) straddling the border of the cities of Ōnojō, Dazaifu, and Kasuga, Fukuoka Prefecture Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1921, and raised to a Special National Historic Site since 1953 with the area under protection expanded in 2013.
From the Wikipedia article “Mizuki Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Mizuki. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ōnojō-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Mizuki Station, 0.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Historic Site, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 39 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Mizuki?
- Mizuki Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Mizuki a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Historic Site, Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chikuzen Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ushikubi Sue Ware Kiln Site: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Dazaifu Fureai Museum of History and Culture: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kokubu Tile Kiln ruins: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Dazaifu: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Dazaifu Exhibition Hall: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0)