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Ako Castle Ruins
赤穂城跡Hyogo · Kansai
The flatland castle of the Ako Domain, built 1648-1661, famous as the home base of the '47 Ronin' (Ako Roshi) whose 1703 vendetta is the basis of Chushingura. Designated a National Historic Site in 1971; the Otemon gate and corner turret were reconstructed in 1955, with Honmaru and Ninomaru gardens designated Places of Scenic Beauty.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 3.9· 1,929 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission
- Free entry to the grounds; Honmaru/Ninomaru gardens open 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00), closed Dec 28-Jan 4.
- Nearest station
- JR Banshu-Ako Station
- Website
- ako-hyg.ed.jp/bunkazai/akojo
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:30FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
How to get there
~15-20 min walk from Banshu-Ako Station, or bicycle rental at the station.
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