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Kinojo Castle Western Gate
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Kinojo Castle Western Gate
鬼ノ城 西門
4.2Est. 90Soja, Chugoku
Overview
Mountain-top fortress built by the Yamato court in the 7th century.
The western gate of Kinojo Castle, an ancient mountain fortress built in the 7th century by the Yamato court to defend against potential Korean invasion. The reconstructed gate and remaining stone walls sit atop a forested ridge with sweeping views over the Soja plain. The castle is one of the oldest fortifications in Japan.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 鬼ノ城 西門
- Nearest station
- Hattori Station (15 min taxi)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
Good for
Families
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