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Basho Memorial Museum
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Iga Ueno Castle
Details
- Address
- 上野丸之内106
- Phone
- +81-595-21-3148
- Website
- View website
- Open Hours
- 1-12: Mon-Sun: - 09:00-17:00
Iga Ueno Castle, also known as Ueno Castle and Hakuho Castle, is a hirayamajiro-style castle (hilltop castle) and was built in 1585.
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