Japan Midokoro / Hyōgo Prefecture / Akō-shi / Akō Castle
Akō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture · Historic Site
Akō Castle
- Nearest stationBanshū-Akō Station 1.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Place of Scenic Beauty
- Year1661 (completed)
Akō Castle (赤穂城, Akō-jō) is a former flatland Japanese castle located in the city of Akō, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Built by the Asano clan in the Edo period, it was the center of Akō Domain in western Harima Province.
From the Wikipedia article “Akō Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Akō Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Akō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Banshū-Akō Station, 1.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Year | 1661 (completed) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Akō Castle?
- Banshū-Akō Station. It is 1.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Akō Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Place of Scenic Beauty.
- When was Akō Castle completed?
- In 1661.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ako City Museum of History: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Ōishi Jinja Gishi Shiryōkan: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Ako Folk Culture Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Akō Marine Science Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Akō City Tabuchi Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Sakoshi Machinami-kan: 663highland (CC BY-SA 3.0)
