Hirado Castle

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Rin-ly standing on a hill jutting into the Hirado Strait and surrounded by beautiful seas on three sides, Hirado Castle is a highly rare historic site in Japan. Once the residence of the Matsuura clan, the lords of the Hirado domain that flourished as a base for overseas trade, its white donjon offers a sweeping, grand panorama of the elegant Hirado Ohashi Bridge, sailing vessels, and the endless blue ocean. In recent years, its luxurious "Castle Stay" accommodation inside the castle has drawn massive attention from elite international travelers. Walking through grounds enclosed by historic stone walls and rich greenery where the vibrancy of the maritime era and the silence of the castle town intertwine gracefully enriches your sensibilities and intellectual curiosity.