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Innoshima Pirate Castle

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Innoshima Pirate Castle

因島水軍城

Hiroshima · Chugoku

Innoshima Pirate Castle is a historical site that once served as a stronghold for the Murakami sea pirates. It offers stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea and is surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Shimanami lemon island.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this site in favor of more famous attractions in Hiroshima and Shikoku.

Best season
Spring
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
3.6· 1,485 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Wed 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult admission 330円 regular (500円 during special exhibitions).
Website
kanko-innoshima.jp/sightseeing_leisure/suigunjo

Today

9:30–17:00Fri closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Wed 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 29m by car

Tags

historypiratescenic

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