Shiizu Castle

What it is

• A former Japanese castle in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.
• Designated a Chiba Prefecture historic site.
• One of Ichihara City's largest castles.
• A strategic point for land and water transportation.

What to see

• Castle ruins on a plateau behind Yasaka Shrine.
• Site measured 400 meters north-south, 180 meters east-west.
• Main keep foundation utilized an ancient burial mound.
• Double dry moat on the south side of the main keep.
• First moat was 14 meters wide and 4.5 meters deep.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.