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Wakasa, Tottori Prefecture · Historic Site
Wakasa Oniga Castle
- Nearest stationWakasa Station 1.0 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1200 (completed)
Wakasa Oniga Castle (若桜鬼ヶ城, Wakasa Oniga-jō) was a Sengoku period mountain-top Japanese castle located in what is now the town of Wakasa, Tottori Prefecture, in the San'in region of Japan. The ruins of the castle were designated a National Historic Site in 2008.
From the Wikipedia article “Wakasa Oniga Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Wakasa Oniga Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Wakasa, Tottori Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Wakasa Station, 1.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1200 (completed) |
| More | Wikipedia 22 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Wakasa Oniga Castle?
- Wakasa Station. It is 1.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Wakasa Oniga Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Wakasa Oniga Castle completed?
- In 1200.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Wakasa-juku: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Wakasa Station: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Wakasa Town Historical Village: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Fudō-in Iwaya-dō Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hyōnosen Nature Museum – Hibikinomori: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kajiyama Kofun: Yuniko (CC BY-SA 3.0)