Shibata Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle located in the city of Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Throughout the Edo period, Shibata Castle was home to the Mizoguchi clan, daimyō of Shibata Domain. The castle was also known as "Ayame-jō".
Learn more insights from Wanderboat AI.
Shibatajoshi Park
3.9
(438)
白壁兵舎広報史料館
4.3
(211)
Fukiya Koji Museum
4.2
(86)
Shibatakoennishi Park
3.7
(45)
みやむら食堂
4.0
(200)
呼福のにわ
4.3
(27)
$$
Knights B Ships
4.4
(7)
Ichiro Sushi
4.3
(3)
A very nice but small piece of Japanese history that has been preserved very well over the years. It is one of the smaller castles located in Japan. I found it a little disappointing to see how some of the castle property is currently occupied by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. There is no fee for admission and the workers will give you a very informative tour of the...
Read more
Really nice free attraction. Unfortunately, most of the castle is no longer standing, and part of the original grounds is taken up by a Japan Self-Defense Force base, but it's still worth a visit. You can enter two towers and above the gatehouse, and there is a model and a few exhibits. Not a lot of English signage, but the parts that remain (or were rebuilt) are...
Read more
If compared with another castles in Japan, this castle is considered as small. But it's still worth to visit. The staffs are really kind and helpful, don't forget to ask the stamps. You can enter the castle or just walk around the castle. The locals are also very kind. There is a small souvenir shop in the front of the entrance gate. Nice place to visit if you...
Read more
