Japan Midokoro / Ōita Prefecture / Taketa / Oka Castle
Taketa, Ōita Prefecture · Historic Site
Oka Castle
- Nearest stationBungo-Taketa Station 1.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1185 (founded)
Oka Castle (岡城, Oka-jō) was a Sengoku to Edo period yamajiro-style Japanese castle located in the city of Taketa, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2023.
From the Wikipedia article “Oka Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Oka Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Taketa, Ōita Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Bungo-Taketa Station, 1.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1185 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 29 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Oka Castle?
- Bungo-Taketa Station. It is 1.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Oka Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Oka Castle founded?
- In 1185.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Taki Rentarō Memorial Museum: Belle Equipe at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Chinda Falls: 大分帰省中 (CC BY 3.0), Takase Stone Buddhas: 大分帰省中 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Bungo Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ōita City Historical Museum: Twilight2640 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Chiyomaru Kofun: Unknown authorUnknown author (CC BY 1.0)
