Kokubu Castle
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Explore the remnants of Kokubu Castle, a historic site with surviving stone walls and a relocated gate.
What it is
- A former castle in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
- Also known as Kokubu Shinjo and Maizuru Castle.
- Shimazu Yoshihisa moved here around 1604.
- Later became a direct domain after 1630.
What to see
- Stone walls remain around Kokubu Elementary School.
- Moats are still visible near the school grounds.
- The vermilion gate of the former south gate has been relocated.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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