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Raizan Castle
Raizan Castle Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Fukuoka Prefecture / Itoshima / Raizan Castle

Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture · Historic Site

Raizan Castle

Raizan Kōgoishi (雷山神籠石) was an ancient castle (also known as a Korean-style fortresses in Japan (朝鮮式山城, Chōsen-shiki yamajiro) located in the city of Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1932.

From the Wikipedia article “Raizan Kōgoishi” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Raizan Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationItoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture
Nearest stationIkisan Station, 6.0 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 10 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Raizan Castle?
Ikisan Station. It is 6.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Raizan Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Shiraito Falls
Shiraito Falls
4.5 km away · Itoshima
Mikumo-Minamishōji Site
Mikumo-Minamishōji Site
4.6 km away · Itoshima
Sone Sites
Sone Sites
4.8 km away · Itoshima
Hirabaru Site
Hirabaru Site
4.8 km away · Itoshima
Mikumo–Iwara Site
Mikumo–Iwara Site
4.9 km away · Itoshima
Itokoku History Museum
Itokoku History Museum
5.1 km away · Itoshima

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shiraito Falls: sk01 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mikumo-Minamishōji Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sone Sites: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Hirabaru Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Mikumo–Iwara Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Itokoku History Museum: Heartoftheworld (CC BY-SA 3.0)