Maiko Battery Site, Fortification in Japan
Maiko Battery is a coastal fortification located in Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Japan.
Constructed in 1863 under the direction of Katsu Kaishū, it served to defend against potential Western naval threats.
It is considered an important historic site in Japan reflecting the country's rapid modernization during the Bakumatsu period.
Today, it stands as an archaeological site and a designated Historic Site of Japan, attracting visitors with an interest in history.
The Maiko Battery site offers insight into Japan's late Edo-period military architecture and coastal defense strategy.
Location: Tarumi-ku
Inception: 1863
Architect: Katsu Kaishū
Address: 兵庫県神戸市垂水区東舞子町4 655-0047
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap