Shigisan Castle, Osaka

#146 among attractions in Osaka

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Shigisan castle was a Japanese castle of the Sengoku period, controlled by the Kizawa and Matsunaga clans. There are little remains of the castle on the present day site, just some moats and earthworks. ()

Local name: 信貴山城 Built: 1536 (488 years ago)Demolished: 1577Coordinates: 34°36'46"N, 135°40'5"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Chōgosonshi-ji, Hōrin-ji, Chūgū-ji.

4.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
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Temple
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4.1 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
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, Temple
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Temple
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Temple, Buddhist architecture, Buddhist temple
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Amusement, Amusement park
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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