Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Ōmihachiman-shi / Kannonji Castle
Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture · Historic Site
Kannonji Castle
- Nearest stationAzuchi Station 2.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Kannonji Castle (観音寺城, Kannonji-jō) was a Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in what is now the Azuchi neighborhood of the city of Ōmihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1982, with the area under protection expanded in 1984.
From the Wikipedia article “Kannonji Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kannonji Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Azuchi Station, 2.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 30 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kannonji Castle?
- Azuchi Station. It is 2.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kannonji Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kuwanomi-dera Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga": kouko0515 (Public domain), Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Sōken-ji: Haruno Akiha (CC BY-SA 3.0), Azuchi Castle: Akonnchiroll (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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