Tokushima Castle, Japanese castle in Tokushima, Japan
Tokushima Castle is a fortified site in Tokushimachō, Japan, set on a hill surrounded by stone walls and rebuilt gates. Several paths lead from the base to the highest point where the main bailey once stood, and the trails wind through wooded slopes and across open plazas.
The site was established in 1585 by Hachisuka Masakatsu as a seat of power and remained home to his descendants through generations. The buildings were removed after the 19th century, but the stone foundations and gates survived and were later partly rebuilt.
The site takes its name from the Tokushima region and now serves as a public place where residents walk among groomed gardens and beneath old trees. Visitors see remnants of walls and gates that once protected the powerful Hachisuka family, while school groups and tourists cross the open grounds.
The site offers two parking areas with a combined total of 205 spaces that charge a fee for regular vehicles. The paths climb uphill over uneven ground, so sturdy footwear is helpful for the ascent to the highest point.
The stone walls display different stacking techniques visible across sections of the fortification, pointing to construction phases spanning several decades. A museum on the grounds preserves artifacts and documents connected to the administration of the region during the Edo period.
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