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Château d'Uragajo

Château d'Uragajo, Japanese castle in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Description

Château d'Uragajo is a coastal fortress featuring stone walls, defensive towers, and traditional moats positioned along a hillside near Tokyo Bay. The castle uses the natural topography to create multiple defensive levels and maintains clear sightlines across the surrounding water and land.

History

The fortress was built during Japan's feudal period as a military stronghold controlling the approaches to Tokyo Bay. It served as a key defense position during the regional conflicts and power struggles that shaped medieval Japan.

Culture

The castle displays samurai weapons and armor from different periods, allowing visitors to understand how warriors lived and fought. These exhibits show the daily equipment and strategies that defined feudal Japan during its time of regional conflicts.

Practical

Parking facilities are available on-site, and informational displays explain the castle's defensive features and layout. The grounds can be explored on foot to view the walls, towers, and water features that made this location defensible.

Did you know?

The stone foundation incorporates specialized channels that directed rainwater away from the castle, preventing damage during heavy seasonal storms. This hidden engineering system reveals how medieval builders solved practical problems in their natural environment.

GPS coordinates
35.24167,139.72417
Latest update
December 12, 2025 09:02

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