Château de Jing Shicheng, Mountain fortress in Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Description
Kageishi Castle is a mountain fortress in Tottori Prefecture with stone foundations and walls remaining on a hilltop. The ruins display multiple concentric defensive rings extending outward from the central honmaru area.
History
Wada Yoshimune built the fortress in 1559 during the Sengoku period as a strategic control point for surrounding territories. The castle played an important role in regional power dynamics during this turbulent era.
Culture
The name reflects the stone formations of the surrounding mountains that shaped this fortress's appearance and location. Visitors can still observe these geological features while exploring the ruins today.
Practical
A hiking trail leads up to the ruins with several elevated viewpoints along the way where visitors can see across the Tottori landscape. The path is steep in places and sturdy footwear is recommended for the climb.
Did you know?
The inner layout reveals a thoughtful defensive system with the honmaru as the central core connected by strategic pathways to outer fortification rings. This design allowed defenders to channel attackers through multiple layers of defense.
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