Château de Princesse Kijo

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Château de Princesse Kijo

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Château de Princesse Kijo, Japanese castle in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

The castle stands on elevated terrain with wooden structures and stone foundations overlooking the surrounding valleys and strategic routes.

The fortification served as a military stronghold during the Sengoku period, controlling access routes and providing defense against regional conflicts.

The architecture incorporates traditional Japanese construction methods with multiple levels of walls and specific defensive characteristics of feudal military structures.

Visitors can reach the castle grounds through marked paths that lead to observation points offering views of the architectural elements.

The castle formation integrates natural rock formations into its defensive structure, following the contours of the mountainous landscape.

GPS coordinates: 31.75689,130.76428

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:00

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