Horikoshi Castle
堀越城
Horikoshi Castle: a National Historic Site with unique pentagonal keep ruins, offering a glimpse into feudal Japan.
What it is
- A Japanese flatland castle, now a National Historic Site.
- Founded in 1594 as residence for the Tsugaru clan.
- Abandoned in 1615 after 17 years of use.
- Castle ruins are now the site of Kumano Shrine.
What to see
- Remains of a pentagonal main keep.
- Earthworks about 3m high around the main keep.
- Inner moat that surrounded the main keep.
- East and west entrances of the main keep.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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