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Hitoyoshi Castle
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Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture · Historic Site

Hitoyoshi Castle

Hitoyoshi Castle (人吉城, Hitoyoshi-jō) was an Edo period flatlands-style Japanese castle located in the city of Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1961.

From the Wikipedia article “Hitoyoshi Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Hitoyoshi Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationHitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture
Nearest stationSagarahanganjōji Station, 0.9 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 29 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Hitoyoshi Castle?
Sagarahanganjōji Station. It is 0.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Hitoyoshi Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Aoi Aso Shrine
Aoi Aso Shrine
1.3 km away · Hitoyoshi
Aoi Aso Shrine Honden
Aoi Aso Shrine Honden
1.3 km away · Hitoyoshi
Ōmura Cave Tombs
Ōmura Cave Tombs
1.3 km away · Hitoyoshi
Kyūsendō Forest Museum
Kyūsendō Forest Museum
16.0 km away · Kuma
Taragishōrenji Station
Taragishōrenji Station
18.6 km away · Taragi
Yunomae Station
Yunomae Station
21.5 km away · Yunomae

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Aoi Aso Shrine: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Aoi Aso Shrine Honden: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ōmura Cave Tombs: MK Products at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kyūsendō Forest Museum: MK Products (CC BY-SA 3.0), Taragishōrenji Station: MK Products at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Yunomae Station: MaedaAkihiko (CC BY-SA 4.0)