Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Kōka-shi / Shigaraki Palace
Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture · Historic Site
Shigaraki Palace
- Nearest stationShigarakigūshi Station 2.1 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Shigaraki Palace (紫香楽宮, Shigaraki-no-miya; also written 信楽宮) was an imperial palace built by Emperor Shōmu, initially as a villa, later named by himself as the capital of Japan in 744 AD. It was located in Kōka District of Ōmi Province in what is now part of the city of Kōka, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The capital-palace is also referred to as Kōka Palace (甲賀宮, Kōka-no-miya) in the Shoku Nihongi.
From the Wikipedia article “Shigaraki Palace” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Shigaraki Palace. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kōka-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shigarakigūshi Station, 2.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 26 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Shigaraki Palace?
- Shigarakigūshi Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Shigaraki Palace a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shiga Safari Museum: Motokoka (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shigaraki Palace Sites: 宇治主水 (CC BY 3.0), Handō Shrine: Motokoka (CC BY-SA 4.0), Daiichi Daido-gawa Bridge: Motokoka (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shigaraki Kotōkan: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Exhibition Hall of Industrial Ceramics, Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park: Motokoka (CC BY-SA 4.0)
