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The early history of the castle is shrouded but it might have been constructed by the second of the Minato branch of the Ando family, Ando Yasusue, in 1436. Ando "Big Dipper" Chikasue of the Hiyama Ando went down from Hiyama Castle to Minato Castle uniting the two clan branches. [2]
The castles in Top 100 Japanese Castles or 100 Fine Castles of Japan (日本百名城, Nihon Hyaku-Meijō) were chosen based on their significance in culture, history, and in their regions by the Japanese Castle Association (日本城郭協会, Nihon Jōkaku Kyōkai) in 2006.
The Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan or Continued Top 100 ... Minato-ku: 1853: Kozukue Castle ... Japan Castle Foundation Archived 2014-11-17 at the Wayback ...
From a Danish palace that barely survived a fire to a Japanese military fortress, these are the most beautiful castles in the world that you should visit. 22 Enchantingly Beautiful Castles You ...
This is an incomplete list of castles in Japan, and focuses on those with some historical notability. Five of Japan's castles ( Hikone , Himeji , Inuyama , Matsue and Matsumoto ) are National Treasures .
[4] [5] The style of Azuchi Castle marked a shift in the function of the castles from a place that was merely a fortress and military garrison to a political, cultural and economic center. The newer style castles functioned as home to the daimyōs, his family, and his most loyal retainers.
Located just 45 minutes outside Dublin, the Kilkea Castle is one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland and will help satisfy your childhood fairytale dream. This 186-acre property features an ...
Pages in category "100 Fine Castles of Japan" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *