Japan Midokoro / Niigata Prefecture / Jōetsu-shi / Kasugayama Castle
Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture · Historic Site
Kasugayama Castle
- Nearest stationKasugayama Station 2.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Kasugayama Castle (春日山城, Kasugayama-jō) is a Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in the Nakayashiki neighborhood of the city of Jōetsu, Niigata prefecture. It was the primary fortress of the warlord Uesugi Kenshin, and was originally built and ruled by the Nagao clan.
From the Wikipedia article “Kasugayama Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kasugayama Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kasugayama Station, 2.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 20 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kasugayama Castle?
- Kasugayama Station. It is 2.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kasugayama Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Joetsu Science Museum: Drph17 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Joetsu Municipal Museum: Triglav (CC BY 2.5), Joetsu City History Museum: Triglav (CC BY 2.5), Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art: Triglav (CC BY 2.5), Kobayashi Kokei House: Abasaa (Public domain), Hida Sites: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
