Built on an expansive flat area originally beside the sea, Ako Castle was completed in 1648. It was home to the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by 47 of his samurai - one of Japan's most famous stories. Although a donjon (keep) was never built, many stone walls remain and other buildings have been reconstructed. The area is now a beautiful park, especially during cherry blossom season.
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Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai
Impressive ruins in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture
By Sandra Isaka
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Yui Yamaguchi
8 years ago
This castle looks so peaceful and I can't imagine that samurais in that area were boiling over their lord's disgrace and determined a vengeance on the enemy.
Carol Akiyama
8 years ago
Wow. Chushingura is a Edo based incident, it never occurred to me that the Asano Castle was is another place! I love the variations of this story. Would be great to visit the castle that inspired such loyalty!
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