Shiroyama-kōen


Shiroyama-kōen is the park surrounding Uwajima-jō; it's a pleasant place for a stroll, though get ready for some climbing and descending as it's steep in places.


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1. Uwajima-jō

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Dating from 1601, Uwajima-jō is a small three-storey castle on an 80m-high hill in the centre of town. The present structure was rebuilt in 1666 by the…

2. Date Museum

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3. Taga-jinja & Sex Museum

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4. Garyū-sansō

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5. Old Town

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8. Museum of Commerce & Domestic Life

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