Kanagasaki Castle, Tsuruga

Name: Kanagasaki Castle
Address: Tsuruga, Japan

#5 among attractions in Tsuruga

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Facts and practical information

Kanegasaki Castle was a Kamakura to Nanboku-cho period yamashiro-style Japanese castle located in what is now part of the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Honshu, Japan. It was also known as Tsuruga Castle. The ruins have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1934. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°39'58"N, 136°4'27"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Kehi Shrine, Kanegasaki-gū, Tsuruga Port.

~1240 ftS
Museum, History museum
Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Tsuruga
6 min walk • Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum is a museum that displays the history of Tsuruga Port, located in Kanegasaki Park, Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan.
0.8 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kehi Shrine, Tsuruga
20 min walk • Kehi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Akebono-chō neighborhood of the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Echizen Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on September 4. The shrine is considered the chief guardian shrine of the Hokuriku region.
~580 ftS
Temple
Kanegasaki-gū, Tsuruga
3 min walk • Kanegasaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was an imperial shrine of the second rank. Its main festival is held annually on May 6.
1.8 miSW
Harbor
Tsuruga Port, Tsuruga
45 min walk • The Tsuruga Port is now one of the three main ports on the Sea of Japan.
7.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Mikata District, Mihama
185 min walk • Mikata is a district located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2005, the district has an estimated population of 11,023 and a density of 72.37 persons per km². The total area is 152.32 km².

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Which popular attractions are close to Kanagasaki Castle?

Nearby attractions include Kanegasaki-gū, Tsuruga (3 min walk), Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Tsuruga (6 min walk), Kehi Shrine, Tsuruga (20 min walk).

Kanagasaki Castle, Tsuruga

Facts and practical information

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

Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Tsuruga

Kehi Shrine, Tsuruga

Kanegasaki-gū, Tsuruga

Tsuruga Port, Tsuruga

Mikata District, Mihama

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kanagasaki Castle?