Ki castle, Soja

Name: Ki castle
Address: Soja, Japan

#1 among attractions in Soja

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Ki castle was a Japanese castle of the kōgoishi type, constructed in the late 7th century by the Yamato Imperial court. The site, atop Kijō Mountain in what is today the Okayama Prefecture town of Sōja, is considered a national monument. Portions of the castle were reconstructed in the early 2000s. ()

Local name: 鬼ノ城 Built: VII centuryCoordinates: 34°43'42"N, 133°46'1"E

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Ki castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Kibitsu Shrine, Takamatsu Castle, Gōkei area.

6.6 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Okayama
168 min walk • Kibitsuhiko Shrine, nestled in the heart of Okayama City, Japan, is a spiritual haven steeped in legend and history. This revered Shinto shrine is dedicated to the divine figure Kibitsuhiko-no-mikoto, a prince renowned for his heroic exploits in ancient Japanese...
6.2 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kibitsu Shrine, Okayama
159 min walk • Kibitsu Shrine, nestled in the serene city of Okayama, Japan, is a site steeped in history and spiritual significance. As an ancient shrine, it holds a special place in the hearts of locals and beckons visitors with its unique charm and cultural importance.
4 miSE
Forts and castles
Takamatsu Castle, Okayama
101 min walk • Takamatsu Castle, a historical fortress located in the city of Okayama, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's feudal past. This remarkable structure, also known as Tamamo Castle, was constructed in 1590 by Ikoma Chikamasa, the feudal lord who ruled the region.
4.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Gōkei area, Soja
114 min walk • The Gōkei area is a river valley formed by the Makidani River which stretched from the extreme northern part of Sōja to Kibichūō in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The area is only about 600m long, but the area is filled with strange granite rock formations resulting from wind and rain erosion.
4.4 miN
Dam
Kurodani Dam, Okayama
113 min walk • Kurodani Dam is a dam in the Okayama Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1931.

Ki castle, Soja

Facts and practical information

Ki castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Okayama

Kibitsu Shrine, Okayama

Takamatsu Castle, Okayama

Gōkei area, Soja

Kurodani Dam, Okayama