Ōno Castle, Chikushino

Name: Ōno Castle
Address: Chikushino, Japan

#13 among attractions in Chikushino

Forts and castles, Archaeological site

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Ōno Castle is a ruined castle located on Mount Shioji in the northern part of Dazaifu city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. ()

Local name: 大野城 Coordinates: 33°32'19"N, 130°30'25"E

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Ōno Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Dazaifu, Kyushu National Museum, Kōmyōzen-ji.

2 miSE
Well-known shrine with gardens and museum
Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino
51 min walk • Dazaifu Tenman-gū is a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the city of Chikushino, Japan, and is one of the country's most cherished spiritual sites. Founded in 919 AD, this historic shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet,...
1.8 miS
Museum, Historical place
Dazaifu, Chikushino
46 min walk • The Dazaifu is a Japanese term for the regional government in Kyushu from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The name may also refer to the seat of government which grew into the modern city of Dazaifu in Fukuoka Prefecture.
2.3 miSE
Sleek, contemporary art and history museum
Kyushu National Museum, Chikushino
58 min walk • The Kyushu National Museum opened on October 16, 2005 in Dazaifu near Fukuoka—the first new national museum in Japan in over 100 years, and the first to elevate the focus on history over art.
2.1 miSE
Zen temple with a tranquil rock garden
Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino
54 min walk • Kōmyōzen-ji is a Zen temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Tetsugyū Enshin of the Tōfuku-ji Rinzai school in 1273. Kōmyōzen-ji is celebrated for its karesansui garden, the only example in Kyushu.
1.8 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino
47 min walk • Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu.
1.4 miW
Area
Ōnojō, Fukuoka
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, lies the charming city of Ōnojō. With a harmonious blend of urban development and natural beauty, Ōnojō offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the more crowded Japanese...
2.2 miN
Large Shinto shrine complex with gardens
Umi Hachiman-gū, Fukuoka
56 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Fukuoka, Japan, the Umi Hachiman-gū Shrine stands as a serene sanctuary and a testament to the region's spiritual heritage. This Shinto shrine, though less renowned than its counterparts in other parts of Japan, offers a tranquil retreat...
2.2 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fukuoka Kasuga Park Stadium
57 min walk • Fukuoka Kasuga Park Stadium is an athletic stadium in Kasuga, Fukuoka, Japan.
1.8 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kaidan-in, Chikushino
47 min walk • Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Ganjin in 761. Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.
1.8 miSW
Archaeological site
Mizuki Castle, Chikushino
46 min walk • Mizuki Castle was built in the year 664, in the third year of the Emperor Tenji's reign It was built in the Dazai urban prefecture, presently situated in central Fukuoka, Japan. It is believed it was built to be the Japanese Yamato court.
1.9 miS
City, Area
Dazaifu, Chikushino
49 min walk • Dazaifu is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, part of the greater Fukuoka metropolitan area. Nearby cities include Ōnojō and Chikushino. Although mostly mountainous, it does have arable land used for paddy fields and market gardening.