Japan Midokoro / Yamaguchi Prefecture / Ube / Shimofuri Castle
Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture · Prefectural Historic Site
Shimofuri Castle
- Nearest stationKotō Station 2.7 km
- DesignationPrefectural Historic Site
Shimofuri Castle (霜降城, Shimofuri-jō) was a Nanboku-chō period yamajiro-style Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The ruins have been protected as a Yamaguchi Prefectural Historic Site since 1968.
From the Wikipedia article “Shimofuri Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Shimofuri Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kotō Station, 2.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Prefectural Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Shimofuri Castle?
- Kotō Station. It is 2.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Shimofuri Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Prefectural Historic Site.
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Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Sōrin-ji Temple Garden: 伊部リコ (CC BY 3.0), Watanabe Memorial Hall: ja:User:Wiki708 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shōundō Museum of Art: otomodachi (CC BY 3.0), Ube Tokiwa Museum: Show ryu (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tokiwa Park: Original uploader was Historian at en.wikipedia (CC BY 2.5), Kirara Glass Miraikan: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
