Hirado Castle
Castle / Ruins of Castle
This was the residential castle of the Matsura clan, the feudal lords of the Hirado Domain. The fortification technology at the time incorporated the unusual Yamagaryu (Yamaga school) style. Construction originally began in 1599 as “Hi-no-Takejo” but as it neared completion in 1613, it fell under suspicion from Tokugawa Ieyasu due to the deep friendship the clan had with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, so the clan head Shigenobu burned down the castle himself. The clan lived in the palace that was on the site for about 90 years, and reconstruction of Hirado Castle began in 1704 and was completed in 1718. The view of the Port of Hirado looking down from the castle keep is outstanding, and visitors can obtain a view that includes the virgin forest of Kuroko Island (a Natural Monument) and the Hirado Ohashi Bridge.
Spot details
- Address
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Nagasaki Pref. Hiradoshi Iwanouechou 1458
Map
- Area
- Hirado Area
- Phone
- 0950222201
- Hours
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8:30-17:00
[Apr.- Sep.]8:30-18:00 - Closed
- 12/30-31
- Fees
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[Adult]520yen
[High school student]310yen
[Elementary and junior high school students]200yen - Parking Lot
- Available(50spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Available (Outdoor)
- Wi-Fi
- Available
- Note
- 2021 4Monday1Sunday Reopening
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Infant friendly
- Available
- Pet friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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- Small castle but lots of history
- This is a smallish castle but with plenty of history. Its a short climb from central Hirado and easily accessible. The main keep has all the displays. Given Hirados history with foreign traders I...
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- A GREAT 1/2 day trip
- A GREAT way to spend a 1/2 day in just an amazing place in southern Japan. Come enjoy the beauty, and history of a castle so deep in history. Hairdo is also the birth place of christianity in...
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- Closed for renovation
- Hirado Castle stands on the top of Kameoka, where Kameoka shrine is also located. Although it is a reconstruction, it is known as a beautiful castle. Unfortunately, the castle was closed for...
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