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Otaki Castle

大多喜城

Discover Otaki Castle Chiba - 16th-century Sengoku period fortress with reconstructed keep, stone walls & feudal history museum. Visit today.

Ōtaki Castle Exterior
Ōtaki Castle Exterior © Σ64, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–16:30
Holidays09:00–16:30
Admission
Standard
Adult¥200
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
Otaki, Isumi-Gun Otaki-Machi, Chiba 〒 298-0216Ōtaki Station 大多喜 (Isumi Line)Walk 15 minutes

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.

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