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Takayama Castle, Takayama

#5 among attractions in Takayama

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Local name: 高山城 Built: 1588 (436 years ago)Demolished: 1695Coordinates: 36°8'17"N, 137°15'47"E
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Takayama Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Hida Kokubun-ji, Takayama Jinya, Shiroyama Park, Hida Gokoku Shrine.

  • hida kokubun ji takayama0.6 miNW
    Sacred and religious sites, Temple

    Hida Kokubun-ji, Takayama

    16 min walk • Nestled in the serene city of Takayama, Japan, Hida Kokubun-ji stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. This ancient temple, established in the 8th century, is the oldest standing structure in Takayama, offering a glimpse into the...

  • takayama jinya~1330 ftNW
    Museum, Historical place

    Takayama Jinya, Takayama

    7 min walk • The Takayama Jin'ya is a surviving Edo period jin'ya which served as the government headquarters for Hida Province under the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan from 1692 to 1871.

  • shiroyama park takayama~620 ftS
    Park

    Shiroyama Park, Takayama

    3 min walk • Shiroyama Park is a public park located in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. In 1873, the park was established in the mountainous area around the ruins of Takayama Castle.

  • hida gokoku shrine takayama~1020 ftN
    Sacred and religious sites, Temple

    Hida Gokoku Shrine, Takayama

    5 min walk • Hida Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is designated to the people from the area who died during wars.

  • takayama yatai kaikan0.7 miN
    36°8'53"N • 137°15'36"E

    Takayama Yatai Kaikan, Takayama

    18 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

  • hida tosho gu takayama1.1 miW
    Temple

    Hida Tōshō-gū, Takayama

    28 min walk • Hida Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to the first Shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Takayama Tōshō-gū was built in 1619 by Kanamori Shigeyori, the daimyō of Takayama Domain.

  • gao shan shi tu shu guan takayama~1960 ftN
    36°8'36"N • 137°15'43"E

    Gao shan shi tu shu guan, Takayama

    10 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Takayama Castle?

Nearby attractions include Shiroyama Park, Takayama (3 min walk), Hida Gokoku Shrine, Takayama (5 min walk), Takayama Jinya, Takayama (7 min walk), Gao shan shi tu shu guan, Takayama (10 min walk).

How to get to Takayama Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Takayama Castle:

Train
  • Takayama (18 min walk)

Bus
  • Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal (18 min walk)

Where to next? Visit gifu Gifu region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Japan.

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