Akashi Castle, Japanese castle in Akashi, Japan
Located in Akashi Park, the castle features two preserved three-story towers connected by stone walls on Mount Akamatsu near the Seto Inland Sea.
Built between 1617 and 1619 under Ogasawara Tadazane's supervision, the castle incorporated materials from nearby fortifications of Miki and Takasago.
The castle holds status as an Important Cultural Property of Japan and belongs to the distinguished list of 100 Fine Castles of Japan.
Visitors can reach the castle grounds through a ten-minute walk from Akashi Station on the JR West Sanyo Main Line railway.
The castle site contains 1,400 cherry trees surrounding Gonoike Pond, where visitors can rent boats for water activities throughout the year.
Location: Akashi
Inception: 1617
Founders: Ogasawara Tadazane
Fee: No
Part of: 100 Fine Castles of Japan
Website: https://akashijo.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.65257,134.99110
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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