Akō Castle, Ako

Name: Akō Castle
Address: Ako, Japan

#1 among attractions in Ako

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Akō Castle is a flatland castle located in Akō, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The castle is a nationally designated Historic Site and its gardens a Place of Scenic Beauty. ()

Local name: 赤穂城 Built: 1615 (409 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'45"N, 134°23'20"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Kansai University of Social Welfare, Aioi, Tsuru Shima.

1.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Kansai University of Social Welfare, Ako
42 min walk • Kansai University of Social Welfare is a private university in Ako, Hyōgo, Japan, established in 1997.
6.9 miNE
City
Aioi
175 min walk • In addition to its natural beauty, Aioi is also home to several historical and cultural attractions. The Aioi Castle Ruins, which date back to the 14th century, offer visitors a glimpse into Japan's feudal past. The nearby Aioi Shrine is another must-see destination...
5.3 miSW
Island
Tsuru Shima, Ako
134 min walk • Tsuru Shima is part of Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is a small, uninhabited island located in the Inland Sea of Japan, hidden from the land by the much larger Kakuijima, and approximately 6 km off the border of Hyōgo and Okayama prefectures.

Akō Castle, Ako

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

Kansai University of Social Welfare, Ako

Aioi

Tsuru Shima, Ako