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Kagoshima Castle

Kagoshima Castle

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鹿児島城

Kagoshima Castle, a historic site with reconstructed gates and moats, offers a glimpse into samurai history.

Kagoshima Castle
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What it is

  • Also known as Tsurumaru Castle.
  • Built by Shimazu Tadatsune in 1601.
  • Residence of the Shimazu clan until 1868.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.

What to see

  • Stone walls and moats remain.
  • Reconstructed main gate, Gomon.
  • Moat known for its lotus flowers.
  • Prefectural library on the Ninomaru site.
  • Reimeikan museum on the Honmaru site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

鹿児島県鹿児島市城山町7−7−2 Open in Google Maps

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