Shibata castle in Niigata prefecture

Getting There - 30 mins by train from Niigata station Attractions - old castle, culture things Entrance fees - free Open hour - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Shibata castle is constructed in Edo era ( 400years ago) by the king Hidekatsu, who was born in Aichi prefecture. The stone walls had been used for the defense and those were the best technique of shaping stones at that time. #japan #niigata