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Ōnojō-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture · Special Historic Site
Ōno Castle
- Nearest stationShimoōri Station 2.4 km
- DesignationSpecial Historic Site, Historic Site
Ōno Castle (大野城, Ōno-jō) was an ancient castle (also known as one of the Korean-style fortresses in Japan (朝鮮式山城, Chōsen-shiki yamajiro) straddling the border of the cities of Ōnojō and Dazaifu, and the town of Umi, Fukuoka Prefecture Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1932, and raised to a Special Historic Site since 1953 with the area under protection expanded in 2012.
From the Wikipedia article “Ōno Castle (Chikuzen Province)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ōno Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ōnojō-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimoōri Station, 2.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Historic Site, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 7 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ōno Castle?
- Shimoōri Station. It is 2.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ōno Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Historic Site, Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kokubu Tile Kiln ruins: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Chikuzen Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Dazaifu Fureai Museum of History and Culture: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mizuki: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Dazaifu: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Dazaifu Gakkōin Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
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