Hirado Castle
Great Views from the Castle Tower!
Hirado Castle is the symbol of Hirado and has stunning views from its castle tower! Hirado Ohashi bridge with its vivid red paint and the lush forest on Kuroko Island, a natural monument, can be seen from here. The view of the ocean and Hirado Bay underneath is absolutely amazing. The sea breeze blowing through is also refreshing.
Valuable Historic and Cultural References
In the inside of the castle tower, there are many cultural properties and historic items displayed, such as the sword Kanto-no-Tachi, believed to be from the 3rd century and registered as an important cultural property, as well as references related to the trade within Asia. The items are all of great historic significance.
Remains of Ishizama (Embrasure)
Also not to be missed are the ishizama (embrasure) that still remain in their original form of when the castle was first constructed. An ishizama is a hole built into the stone fort in order to attack the enemy with arrows and guns. The holes are usually made into regular walls and called sama, so it is rare that they are part of a stone fort at Hirado Castle.
Great Views from the Castle Tower!
Hirado Castle is the symbol of Hirado and has stunning views from its castle tower! Hirado Ohashi bridge with its vivid red paint and the lush forest on Kuroko Island, a natural monument, can be seen from here. The view of the ocean and Hirado Bay underneath is absolutely amazing. The sea breeze blowing through is also refreshing.
Valuable Historic and Cultural References
In the inside of the castle tower, there are many cultural properties and historic items displayed, such as the sword Kanto-no-Tachi, believed to be from the 3rd century and registered as an important cultural property, as well as references related to the trade within Asia. The items are all of great historic significance.
Remains of Ishizama (Embrasure)
Also not to be missed are the ishizama (embrasure) that still remain in their original form of when the castle was first constructed. An ishizama is a hole built into the stone fort in order to attack the enemy with arrows and guns. The holes are usually made into regular walls and called sama, so it is rare that they are part of a stone fort at Hirado Castle.
