1-chome Otedori, Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture
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¥500
The Nagaoka Castle Ruins, located near JR Nagaoka Station, offer a glimpse into the area's history, though little of the original castle remains. Visitors can find stone monuments marking the former main and secondary enclosures (Honmaru and Ninomaru), with one near the station's rotary and another in Aore Nagaoka's courtyard. The current Nagaoka Station stands on the site of the original main enclosure. While the castle itself is gone, these markers and historical information displays provide context to the castle's role in the Boshin War. It's a quick stop for history enthusiasts exploring Nagaoka.