Koriyama Castle Site

Koriyama Castle Site

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Hiroshima Electric Railway (streetcar) Transfer to Hiroden Bus Yoshida at Hiroshima Bus Center, just a short distance from Shinyamachi Seiden Stop 1 hour 30 minutes, bus stop: Akitakada City Hall front and drop off, 15 minutes on foot
10km 15 minutes from China Road Takada IC via Prefectural Road No. 6
18/2 buses

Business Hours

Free to visit

Price

Free to visit

Spot Category

Ruins・Historical Sites・Castle Remains

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