Japan Midokoro / Kagoshima Prefecture / Minamikyushu / Chiran Castle
Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture · Historic Site
Chiran Castle
- Nearest stationKiire Station 9.0 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Chiran Castle (知覧城, Chiran-jō) was a Japanese castle located in the Chiran area of the city of Minamikyūshū, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins were designated a National Historic Site in 1993.
From the Wikipedia article “Chiran Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Chiran Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kiire Station, 9.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 2 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Chiran Castle?
- Kiire Station. It is 9.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Chiran Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots: Fuji-s at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Chiran Samurai Residences: ja:User:Sanjo (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kiyomizu Magaibutsu: Michael Gunther (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kiire no ryukyukogai sanchi: 国土地理院 (Attribution), Nansatsu Railway Museum: Tam0031 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kagoshima Nanatsujima Solar Science Museum: Hakatanoshio117117 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
