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Kishiwada Castle
The refreshing view from the castle tower is a must-see!
This castle was renovated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's uncle, Koide Hidemasa. From the castle tower you can get a panoramic view of Kishiwada city.
Basic information
During the Edo period, the Okabe clan became the castle's lord. The original castle tower was burned down by lightning, and the current one was rebuilt in 1954 (Showa 29). 2024 will mark the 70th anniversary of the castle's reconstruction. The garden, Hachijin Garden, has been designated a national scenic spot. The view from the third floor of the castle tower is a must-see. It has also been recognized as one of Japan's 100 Great Castles. The cherry blossoms are at their best from March to early April.
| Event period and date | All year round |
|---|---|
| Business hours and holidays | 9:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30) Closed: New Year's holiday (December 29th to January 3rd), temporary closures due to exhibit changes, inspections, etc. |
| Price | 300 yen *Free for junior high school students and younger |
| Contact Us | 岸和田市観光振興協会 072-436-0914 [email protected] |
| Official website | https://www.city.kishiwada.lg.jp/page/36-kishiwadajyo.html |
| Address | 9-1 Kishijocho, Kishiwada City |
| Access |
13 minutes walk from Minamikaigan Wada Station, 7 minutes walk from Takojizo Station |
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