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Chiyoda, Tokyo · Historic Site
Edo Castle
- Nearest stationTakebashi Station 0.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Special Historic Site
- Year1457 (recorded)
Edo Castle (江戸城, Edo-jō) is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan in Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. In modern times it is part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is therefore also known as Chiyoda Castle (千代田城, Chiyoda-jō).
From the Wikipedia article “Edo Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Edo Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Chiyoda, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Takebashi Station, 0.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Special Historic Site |
| Year | 1457 (recorded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Edo Castle?
- Takebashi Station. It is 0.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Edo Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Special Historic Site.
- When was Edo Castle recorded?
- In 1457.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) The National Museum of Modern Art: Kakidai (CC BY-SA 4.0), Science Museum: Kakidai (CC BY-SA 3.0), Museum of the Imperial Collections: 江戸村のとくぞう (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shimizu Gate: 江戸村のとくぞう (CC BY-SA 4.0), habitat of Schistostega pennata in the ruins of Edo Castle: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kudan Kaikan: 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
