Takayasu Castle
高安城
Explore the historic site of an ancient mountain castle built to defend Japan's capital.
What it is
- An ancient Japanese mountain castle.
- Built in 667 AD during Emperor Tenchi's reign.
- Protected the capital from Tang-Silla allied forces.
- Abolished in 701 AD.
What to see
- Located on the summit of 487-meter Mount Takayasu.
- Excavations found six foundation stone building sites.
- Two sites estimated from the early 8th century.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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