Kagoshima Castle

Chiran Castle

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Explore the ruins of a medieval mountain castle, a National Historic Site with unique design.

Chiran Castle — Mizushimasea CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

A medieval mountain castle in Japan.
Designated a National Historic Site.
First built by Chiran Tadanobu.
Selected as one of the Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan.

What to see

Castle ruins on a Shirasu plateau.
Excavated Chinese ceramics.
Excavated pottery from Southeast Asia.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Chiran Castle Open in Google Maps

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