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Takaoka Castle 高岡城

Takaoka Castle (高岡城, Takaoka-jō) was a flatland-style Japanese castle in what is now the city of Takaoka, Toyama Japan. It was originally constructed in 1609, and was only used for a few years before being dismantled. The site of its ruins is now a park. The castle is designated one of Japan's Top 100 Castles by the Japanese Castle Foundation. The ruins are protected as a National Historic Site.

Location	Takaoka, Toyama (高岡市富山県)
Coordinates	36.74917, 137.02056 · Open in Google Maps
Type	Castle garden
Cultural property	Historic Site of Japan
Established	1609
Official website	http://www.kojyo.sakura.ne.jp/

Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.

Wikipedia (English): Takaoka Castle
Wikipedia (Japanese): 高岡城
Wikidata: Q8011764

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Takaoka Castle 高岡城

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