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Tsuwano Castle
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Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture · Historic Site

Tsuwano Castle

Tsuwano Castle (津和野城, Tsuwano-jō) was a Japanese castle located in what is now the city of Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, in the San'in region of far western Japan. Its ruins have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1942.

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

Location

Red: Tsuwano Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationTsuwano, Shimane Prefecture
Nearest stationTsuwano Station, 1.6 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
Year1324 (completed)
MoreWikipedia 33 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Tsuwano Castle?
Tsuwano Station. It is 1.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Tsuwano Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.
When was Tsuwano Castle completed?
In 1324.

Nearby

Former Residence of Nishi Amane
Former Residence of Nishi Amane
0.5 km away · Tsuwano
Former Residence of Mori Ōgai
Former Residence of Mori Ōgai
0.6 km away · Tsuwano
Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum
Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum
0.6 km away · Tsuwano
Morijuku Art Museum
Morijuku Art Museum
1.0 km away · Tsuwano
Washibara Hachimangū
Washibara Hachimangū
1.0 km away · Tsuwano
Tsuwano Kyōdokan
Tsuwano Kyōdokan
1.0 km away · Tsuwano

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Former Residence of Nishi Amane: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Former Residence of Mori Ōgai: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mori Ōgai Memorial Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Morijuku Art Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Washibara Hachimangū: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tsuwano Kyōdokan: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0)