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Hirado Castle
平戸城Nagasaki · Kyushu
A hilltop castle that was the seat of the Matsura clan, daimyo of the Hirado Domain, overlooking the Hirado Strait. The current keep is a 1960s reconstruction housing clan artifacts, but the site retains original stone walls and a few surviving structures such as the Kaijo-yagura turret. Its ramparts give sweeping views over the harbour, the town and the Hirado Ohashi bridge.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Admission
- Adult keep admission 520 yen (HS 310, elem/JHS 200). Official Hirado Castle site.
- Nearest station
- Tabira-Hiradoguchi Station (Matsuura Railway) · Saihi Bus over the bridge ~15 min + walk
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Seasonal hours
- 8:30-18:00 (shorter in winter)
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