Torigoe Castle, Hakusan

Name: Torigoe Castle
Address: Hakusan, Japan

#1 among attractions in Hakusan

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Torigoe Castle was a Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in the Torigoe area of what is now part of the city of Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Honshu, Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 1985. The National Historic Site consists of the ruins of two castles, Torigoe Castle and Futoge Castle. The two castles were built on two mountaintops with the Dainichi River between them in 1573 as the final bastions for the Kaga Ikkō-Ikki movement. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°21'58"N, 136°36'4"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Shirayama Hime Shrine, Ishikawa Forest Experiment Station, Nomi.

5.2 miN
Shinto shrine in a serene, wooded locale
Shirayama Hime Shrine, Hakusan
133 min walk • Shirayama Hime Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Though read differently, "Shirayama" and "Hakusan" use the same characters in Japanese.
5 miNE
Park
Ishikawa Forest Experiment Station
127 min walk • The Ishikawa Forest Experiment Station is an arboretum and botanical garden located at Ho-1 Banchi, Sannomiya-machi, Hakusan, Ishikawa, Japan. It is open daily; admission is free.
6.4 miNW
City
Nomi
164 min walk • For those interested in history and traditional Japanese architecture, the Nomiru Hachiman Shrine is a fascinating place to explore. This ancient Shinto shrine dates back to the 8th century and is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and the divine protector of...

Torigoe Castle, Hakusan

Facts and practical information

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

Shirayama Hime Shrine, Hakusan

Ishikawa Forest Experiment Station

Nomi