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Fukasawa Castle, Japanese castle in Gotemba, Japan

The castle stands on Fukusaki hill with natural moats formed by rivers, covering an area of 47,000 square meters in the region of Kyushu.

Imagawa Ujichika established the castle in 1600 after the Battle of Sekigahara, with construction completed in 1607 under the supervision of expert builder Noguchi Kazunari.

The castle layout incorporates three main areas: hon-maru, ni-no-maru, and san-no-maru, each serving specific defensive and residential functions within the complex.

Modern visitors access the castle grounds through Maizuru Park, which integrates preserved historical structures with contemporary recreational facilities.

Archaeological excavations in 1987 revealed a korokan, an ancient diplomatic guesthouse, beneath the castle foundations, indicating the site's earlier significance.

Location: Gotemba

Inception: 16 century

Founders: Imagawa Ujichika

GPS coordinates: 35.32193,138.95546

Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:42

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