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Nishikata Castle
Nishikata Castle Photo: うらにわ CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

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Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture · Historic Site

Nishikata Castle

Nishikata Castle (西方城, Nishikata-jō) was a yamajiro-style Japanese castle located in the Nishikatahonjō neighborhood of the city of Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture, in the southern Tōhoku region of Japan. The ruins were designated a National Historic Site in 2022.

From the Wikipedia article “Nishikata Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Nishikata Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationTochigi, Tochigi Prefecture
Nearest stationTōbu Kanasaki Station, 2.7 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 2 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Nishikata Castle?
Tōbu Kanasaki Station. It is 2.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Nishikata Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Mibumachi Toy Museum
Mibumachi Toy Museum
8.0 km away · Mibu
Ushizuka Kofun (Mibu)
Ushizuka Kofun (Mibu)
8.8 km away · Mibu
Mibu-Kurumazuka Kofun
Mibu-Kurumazuka Kofun
8.9 km away · Mibu
Okada Memorial Hall
Okada Memorial Hall
9.8 km away · Tochigi
Tochigi City Literature Museum
Tochigi City Literature Museum
10.3 km away · Tochigi
Tochigi Float Hall
Tochigi Float Hall
10.4 km away · Tochigi

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Mibumachi Toy Museum: Comyu (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ushizuka Kofun (Mibu): Saigen Jiro (CC0), Mibu-Kurumazuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Okada Memorial Hall: Abasaa (Public domain), Tochigi City Literature Museum: うらにわ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tochigi Float Hall: Miyuki Meinaka (CC BY-SA 4.0)