Japan Midokoro / Tochigi Prefecture / Tochigi / Nishikata Castle
Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture · Historic Site
Nishikata Castle
- Nearest stationTōbu Kanasaki Station 2.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
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
| Location | Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tōbu Kanasaki Station, 2.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 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

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)
