Tag:castle_type=shiro
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A Japanese castle ![]() |
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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 shirostart_date=*
- year when it was builtruins=yes
- is it in ruins?
Similar tags
castle_type=defensive
- defensive castlecastle_type=stately
- stately home (château)