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Otaki Castle

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Otaki Castle, a castle in Otaki, Chiba, from the 16th-century Sengoku period, with a reconstructed keep, stone walls and a museum of feudal history.

Updated 2026/10/21
Otaki Castle Exterior
Otaki Castle Exterior © Σ64, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–16:30
Holidays 09:00–16:30
Admission
Standard
Adult ¥200
Links
Official website English · Japanese
Access
481, Otaki, Otaki Town, Isumi District, Chiba
〒 298-0216How to get there
Nearest stationOtaki Station
大多喜Isumi Line7 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop大多喜駅7 min walk from the bus stop

Otaki Castle is a Japanese castle located in the city of Otaki, in the Chiba prefecture. It was built in the 16th century, during the Sengoku period, and served as a military fortress and residence for local feudal lords. The castle features a main keep and several smaller towers, as well as stone walls and a moat. Today, the castle ruins are a popular tourist attraction and offer visitors a glimpse into Japan's feudal past. Some parts of the castle are reconstructed and visitors can learn more about the history of Otaki Castle by visiting the castle's museum.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Otaki Castle. Legend: Isumi Line. Labelled stations: Chiba, Yokohama, Chiba-Minato, Soga, Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Otaki.

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TagsCastlesSengoku Period
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