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Kuniyoshi Castle

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Explore a Sengoku period mountain castle ruin, a strategic defense against the Asakura clan.

Kuniyoshi Castle
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What it is

  • A Japanese mountain castle built in 1556.
  • Built by Awata Katsuhisa during the Sengoku period.
  • Defended against attacks from the Asakura clan.
  • Selected as one of the Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan.

What to see

  • Remains of a residence and mountain castle.
  • Castle structures: kuruwa, stone walls, and dorui.
  • Located on Mount Otake's northwest ridge.
  • Wakasa Kuniyoshijo Historical Museum opened in 2009.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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