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Hirado Dutch Trading Post
Hirado Dutch Trading Post Photo: Arnold Montanus Public domain Wikimedia Commons

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Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture · Historic Site

Hirado Dutch Trading Post

The Hirado Dutch Trading Post (平戸和蘭商館, Hirado Oranda shōkan ato) was a trading base of the Dutch East India Company on the island of Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture Japan. It was established in 1609 and lasted for 33 years.

From the Wikipedia article “Hirado Dutch Trading Post” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Hirado Dutch Trading Post. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationHirado, Nagasaki Prefecture
Nearest stationTabira-Hiradoguchi Station, 2.6 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 10 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Hirado Dutch Trading Post?
Tabira-Hiradoguchi Station. It is 2.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Hirado Dutch Trading Post a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Matsura Historical Museum
Matsura Historical Museum
0.4 km away · Hirado
Kurokoshima
Kurokoshima
0.5 km away · Hirado
Kameoka Shrine
Kameoka Shrine
0.5 km away · Hirado
Saiwai Bridge
Saiwai Bridge
0.6 km away · Hirado
Hirado Island
Hirado Island
0.6 km away · Hirado
Tabira Catholic Church
Tabira Catholic Church
4.1 km away · Hirado

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Matsura Historical Museum: user:Atsasebo (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kurokoshima: user:Atsasebo (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kameoka Shrine: Atsasebo (CC BY-SA 3.0), Saiwai Bridge: user:Atsasebo (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hirado Island: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tabira Catholic Church: Atsasebo (CC BY-SA 3.0)