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Shiwa Castle

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Shiwa Castle

志波城

Iwate · Tohoku

Shiwa Castle is an ancient Japanese castle site located in present-day Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is designated as a national historic site and features restored structures including the outer south gate and various administrative buildings.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.0· 22 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Website
city.morioka.iwate.jp/kankou/kankou/1037106/rekishi/1009476

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

historycastlearchitecture

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