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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

8:30-18:00 (shorter in winter)

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

Nearest station

Tabira-Hiradoguchi Station (Matsuura Railway) · Saihi Bus over the bridge ~15 min + walk

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