Tag:castle_type=shiro
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 castle_type = shiro
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A Japanese castle 
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| Rendering in OSM Carto |
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| Group: Historic |
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| Status: in use |
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A 
shiro is a Japanese castle. It is a fortress constructed primarily of wood and stone.
When shiro is used in a name, it is usually read as jo when attached to a word. Pictured is Himeji-jo - Himeji Castle.
How to map
Set a node 
at the center of the feature or draw an area 
along its outline.
Add the tags historic=castle and castle_type=shiro.
Common combinations
- name=* - name of the shiro
- start_date=* - year when it was built
- ruins=yes - is it in ruins?
Similar tags
- castle_type=defensive - defensive castle
- castle_type=stately - stately home (château)