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Uenotaira Castle, Japanese castle in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Located at an elevation with views across the surrounding valleys, Uenotaira Castle incorporates traditional Japanese fortification elements with stone walls and wooden structures.

The castle served as a defensive stronghold during the regional conflicts of medieval Japan, protecting strategic routes through the mountainous Nagano region.

The architectural design of Uenotaira Castle reflects the military engineering principles of feudal Japanese society, with multiple defensive layers and observation points.

Visitors reach the castle site through mountain paths, requiring sturdy walking shoes and allowing time for steep inclines during the exploration.

The positioning of Uenotaira Castle demonstrates how Japanese fortifications adapted to mountainous terrain, utilizing natural defensive features of the landscape.

GPS coordinates: 35.93106,138.00144

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06

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