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Castles near Busan
22 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Dongnaeeupseong Fortress, 4 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Kaneda Castle — #2,067 of 5,479 worldwide — 100 km south.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — South Korea (21), Japan (1).
Within 25 km of Busan
- Geumjeongsanseong
12 km north · Fortress
Geumjeongsanseong is a Joseon-era Korean fortress on the mountain Geumjeongsan in Busan, South Korea. It is the largest fortress in Korea.
- Dongnaeeupseong Fortress
4 km north-east · Fortress
Dongnaeeupseong is a Goryeo-era Korean fortress in Dongnae District, Busan, South Korea. it is located on the mountain Maansan.
- Busanjinseong
5 km south · Fortress
The Branch Wall-fortress in Busanjin, also known as Maruyama Castle and Konishi Castle, is located at Beomil-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea.
- Gijang Japanese Castle
17 km north-east · Castle
Waeseong in Jukseong-ri, Gijang is located in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.
- Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong
4 km east · Fortress
The Fortress site of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong is located in Suyeong-dong, Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea.
- Gimhae Bansanseong
18 km north-west · Castle
Punsansŏng is a Gaya-era Korean fortress on the mountain Bunsan in what is now Gimhae, South Korea.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Ulsan Castle
48 km north-east · Castle
Ulsan Castle is a Japanese style castle in Ulsan, South Korea which was constructed during the Japanese invasions of Korea by Katō Kiyomasa's army.
- Gwanmunseong
59 km north-east · Castle
Kwanmunsŏng was a Unified Silla-era Korean fortress located in North and South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Seosaengpo Castle
33 km north-east · Castle
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Kaneda Castle
100 km south · Ruin
Kaneda Castle was a Korean-style fortress located in Tsushima, Nagasaki prefecture.
- Wolseong
74 km north · Fortress
Wolseong or Wolseong Palace was a royal palace of Silla. It was located in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Gyeongju Eupseong
75 km north · Castle
Gyeongjueupseong, also called Gyeongju Eupseong Fortress, is a Goryeo-era walled town in Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Jinju Fortress
91 km west · Fortress
Jinjuseong, was a walled city now in Jinju, South Korea. It was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 118 on 21 January 1963.
- Myeonghwalseong Fortress
75 km north · Fortress
Myeonghwalseong or Myeonghwalsanseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress on the mountain Myeonghwalsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Namsansinseong
72 km north · Castle
Namsansinseong was a Silla-era Korean fortress located on the mountain Namsan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Changnyeong Mokmasanseong Fortress
65 km north-west · Fortress
Mongmasansŏng was a Gaya–era ancient Korean fortress in what is now Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Changnyeong Hwawangsanseong Fortress
64 km north-west · Fortress
Hwawangsansŏng is an ancient Korean fortress on the mountain Hwawangsan in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Gyeongju Busanseong
74 km north · Castle
Pusansŏng was a Unified Silla–era Korean fortress on the mountain Busan in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Haman Seongsansanseong Fortress
60 km west · Fortress
Sŏngsansansŏng was a Korean fortress on the mountain Jonamsan in what is now Haman County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q16520.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Busan?
The Castlemap atlas maps 22 landmarks (9 castles · 12 fortresses · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Busan, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Busan?
Dongnaeeupseong Fortress, a fortress 4 km north-east of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Busan?
Kaneda Castle, ranked #2,067 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 100 km south from Busan.
Nearby city guides: Ulsan (47 km) · Daegu (88 km) · Pohang (98 km) · Cheongju (216 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.