Kikuichijo Castle

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Experience the romance of ancient history!

  • Historic Sites
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Highlights

  1. Features Japan's only known example of octagonal building remains.
  2. Boasts a history spanning approximately 300 years, from the late 7th to the mid-10th centuries.
  3. Served as a defensive stronghold built after the Battle of Hakusukinoe.
  4. Functioned as a military facility linked to Dazaifu.
  5. Developed into a historical park showcasing reconstructed buildings.

Basic Information

Address
443-1 Yonemihara, Kikuka-machi, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kumamoto
Access
Take the Kumamoto Electric Railway bus bound for Kikuchi Onsen from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and get off at the last stop, "Kikuchi Onsen Shimin Hiroba-mae". Then transfer to a Kyushu Sankyo Bus bound for Yamaga Onsen via Yuheguchi and get off at "Rittoku". It's a 21-minute walk (1.7 km) from there. It's also 16 km from the Ueki Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (open on public holidays)
Fee
Adults: ¥500, High school students: ¥300, Elementary and junior high school students: ¥200
INFO
Parking is free. Large buses are welcome.
HP
https://www.kikuichijo.com/

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