Hekirichi Bastion Fort
戸切地陣屋
Japan's first star-shaped fort, Hekirichi Bastion Fort offers a glimpse into 19th-century military design.
What it is
- Japan's first star-shaped fort, built in 1855.
- A Matsumae Domain military camp, designed by Fujiwara Shuma.
- Adopted 19th-century European military theory for cannon defense.
- Designated a National Historic Site in 1965.
What to see
- The site of Japan's first star-shaped fort.
- The main bastion had six gun emplacements.
- Total designated historic site area is 104,206 square meters.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hekirichi Bastion Fort Open in Google Maps
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