Castlemap

🇯🇵 Japón

Castles near Kōbe

54 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest is Castillo Akashi, 19 km al oeste of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Himeji — #13 of 5793 worldwide — 49 km al oeste. The oldest dated site in the circle is Palacio Heian, founded ca. 775.

Every one of them stands in Japón — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Kōbe

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 10 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 16 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q48320.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Kōbe?

The Castlemap atlas maps 54 landmarks (27 castillos · 6 palacios · 21 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Kōbe, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Kōbe?

Castillo Akashi, a ruin 19 km al oeste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Kōbe?

Castillo de Himeji, ranked #13 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 49 km al oeste from Kōbe.

What is the oldest castle near Kōbe?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Palacio Heian, founded ca. 775 — 62 km al noreste. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Osaka (28 km) · Himeji (49 km) · Kioto (63 km) · Higashiōmi (104 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.