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Mount Kasuga

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A historic 189-meter peak in Joetsu featuring the ruins of Uesugi Kenshin's strategic mountain fortress and panoramic coastal views.

Mount Kasuga
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What it is

  • A 189-meter mountain located within the Kubiki Prefectural Natural Park.
  • The site of Kasugayama Castle, which served as the primary base for Uesugi Kenshin.
  • A historic location also known by the name Hachigamine Castle.
  • An area that transitioned from a village to a central administrative district of Joetsu City.

What to see

  • The summit where the historic Kasugayama Castle was originally constructed.
  • Panoramic views overlooking the Takada Plain and the Sea of Japan.
  • The surrounding natural landscape of the Kubiki Prefectural Natural Park.
  • Joetsu City Hall and administrative offices located in the surrounding Kasugayama area.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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