Akō Castle
赤穂城
Akō Castle is a historic Edo-period castle ruin with scenic gardens and impressive original earthworks.
What it is
- Edo period castle, construction started in 1648.
- Residence for the lords of the Akō Domain.
- Designated a National Historic Site.
- Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles.
What to see
- Honmaru Garden and Ninomaru Garden are scenic beauty spots.
- Castle had 10 corner turrets and 12 gates.
- Tenshu-dai (castle tower base) remains.
- Old Akō waterworks, one of Japan's three great waterworks.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県赤穂市上仮屋1424-1 Open in Google Maps
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