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
- Nagasaki Pref. Hiradoshi Iwanouechou 1458
- 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
- Reiwa 3rd Year 4Monday1Sunday Renewal Open
- 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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- 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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- *** Castle closed for restoration***
- Castle closed till Mar 31, 2021. Outside grounds were beautiful and peaceful. The cherry blossom trees were in bloom which was awesome.
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- Lovely Castle
- Hirado Island is what I class as traditional Japan. Everything seems to be at a slower pace (which is a good thing) Hirado Castle is a prominent landmark in the area. We got some lovely photographs...
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