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Hachiōji Castle
Hachiōji Castle Photo: Mocchy Public domain Wikimedia Commons

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Hachiōji-shi, Tokyo · Historic Site

Hachiōji Castle

Hachiōji Castle (八王子城, Hachiōji-jō) was a Sengoku period Japanese castle, located in what is now the city of Hachiōji, Tokyo, in the Kantō region of Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1951, with the area under protection extended in 2005.

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

Location

Red: Hachiōji Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationHachiōji-shi, Tokyo
Nearest stationTakaosan Station, 2.5 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
Year1571 (recorded)
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Hachiōji Castle?
Takaosan Station. It is 2.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Hachiōji Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.
When was Hachiōji Castle recorded?
In 1571.

Nearby

Kobotoke Barrier
Kobotoke Barrier
1.8 km away · Hachiōji-shi
Takao 599 Museum
Takao 599 Museum
2.9 km away · Hachiōji-shi
Mount Takao
Mount Takao
3.2 km away · Hachiōji-shi
Hino Auto Plaza
Hino Auto Plaza
6.5 km away · Hachiōji-shi
Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science
Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science
6.9 km away · Hachiōji-shi
Hachiōji Yume Art Museum
Hachiōji Yume Art Museum
7.1 km away · Hachiōji-shi

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kobotoke Barrier: 伊能忠敬//測量・製作 (Public domain), Takao 599 Museum: 江戸村のとくぞう (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mount Takao: Syced (CC0), Hino Auto Plaza: Ypy31 (Public domain), Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science: Abasaa (Public domain), Hachiōji Yume Art Museum: Abasaa (Public domain)