Katsuyama Castle, Japanese castle in Katsuyama, Japan.
Katsuyama Castle rises to nearly 60 meters, making it the highest castle structure in Japan with its five-tiered, six-story design.
Shibata Katsuyasu established the castle in 1579, and it served as the center of the Echizen-Katsuyama Domain during the Edo period under Tokugawa rule.
The castle museum exhibits tools, weaponry, and artifacts spanning 700 years of Japanese history, reflecting the regional heritage of Fukui Prefecture.
Visitors can reach the castle via a 20-minute community bus ride from Katsuyama Station, with the observation deck offering views of the city.
The castle walls feature stone carvings of dragon motifs, while the structure overlooks extensive rice fields and the Hakusan mountain range.
Location: Katsuyama
Inception: 1579
Founders: Katsumasa Shibata
GPS coordinates: 36.06106,136.50046
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:53
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