Uda Matsuyama Castle

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宇陀松山城

Explore the ruins of a mountaintop castle and its historic town for a glimpse into samurai-era Japan.

Uda Matsuyama Castle — Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Ruins of a mountaintop castle, built by the Akiyama clan.
Known as Akiyama Castle and Kaguraoka Castle.
Designated a National Historic Site in 2006.
Selected as one of the Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan in 2017.

What to see

Foundation stone buildings and stone walls from excavations.
Historic castle town, a Preservation District.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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