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Kagoshima Castle

Himeki Castle

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姫木城

Explore the remains of a mountain castle, once a key defensive site.

Himeki Castle
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What it is

  • A Japanese mountain castle built on a plateau.
  • Also known by several other names, including Kumaso Castle.
  • It was located in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture.

What to see

  • The 169-meter high mountain mass.
  • Site of the main keep on the northern high ground.
  • Location of the Otemon gate on the northeast side.
  • Location of the Karametemon gate on the west side.
  • Matsunaga Canal and Shigehisa Ditch, which served as inner moats.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Himeki Castle Open in Google Maps

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