Japan Midokoro / Hyōgo Prefecture / Himeji / Okishio Castle
Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture · Historic Site
Okishio Castle
- Nearest stationKōro Station 5.1 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1469 (recorded)
Okioshio Castle (置塩城, Okioshio-jō) is the remains of a Muromachi period Japanese castle structure located in the city of Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site as one of the Remains of Akamatsu-shi Castles, combining both Shirahata Castle and Kanjōsan Castle, since 1996.
From the Wikipedia article “Okishio Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Okishio Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kōro Station, 5.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1469 (recorded) |
| More | Wikipedia 12 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Okishio Castle?
- Kōro Station. It is 5.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Okishio Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Okishio Castle recorded?
- In 1469.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Miroku-ji Temple: Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0), Engyō-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Shosha Art and Craft Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kōdera Museum of Folklore: Mmhoohmm (CC BY-SA 4.0), Japan Toy Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Zuigan-ji Temple: 321da- (CC BY 3.0)
