Yashima Castle, Mountain fortress in Takamatsu, Japan.
The castle stretches across seven kilometers on Yashima Mountain, incorporating natural terrain features and stone fortifications into its defensive structure.
Emperor Tenchi ordered the construction of Yashima Castle in 667 CE as a defensive measure following Japan's naval defeat at the Battle of Baekgang.
The castle site contains the remains of a Buddhist altar artifact discovered in 1999, connecting it to the establishment of Yashima Temple by Ganjin.
The archaeological site opens daily without admission fees, with hourly shuttle buses operating from Yashima Station on the Kotoku Line.
Archaeological excavations in 2001 revealed the castle gate ruins, confirming the existence of what many previously considered a mythical structure.
Location: Takamatsu
Inception: 667
GPS coordinates: 34.35410,134.10534
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:15
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