Minowa Castle

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箕輪城

Explore extensive ruins of a 16th-century hilltop castle, a national historic site.

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What it is

A Japanese castle in Gunma Prefecture.
Designated as a national historic site.
One of Japan's Top 100 Castles.
Built in 1512 or 1526 by the Nagano clan.

What to see

Extensive ruins spanning 47 hectares.
Remaining stone walls and earthworks.
Dry moats are still visible.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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