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Takatori, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Takatori Castle
- Nearest stationTsubosakayama Station 3.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1332 (founded)
Takatori Castle (高取城, Takatori jō) was a Sengoku to Edo period yamajiro-style Japanese castle located in what is now the town of Takatori, Nara Prefecture, in the Kinki region of Japan. Its ruins have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1953.
From the Wikipedia article “Takatori Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Takatori Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Takatori, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tsubosakayama Station, 3.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1332 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Takatori Castle?
- Tsubosakayama Station. It is 3.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Takatori Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Takatori Castle founded?
- In 1332.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ishibutai Kofun: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Minamihokke-ji Temple: Suikotei (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kitora Tomb: 8-hachiro (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata: Fujishitata (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hinokuma-dera: Takanuka (CC BY 3.0), Asuka Inabuchi Palace Site: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0)
