Sagara Castle, Japanese castle in Makinohara, Japan
Sagara Castle is a Japanese fortification in Makinohara featuring stone walls and wooden structures positioned on elevated ground. The layout includes residential quarters and administrative spaces arranged according to feudal-era military design principles.
The fortress was founded in the late 16th century as a military outpost during Japan's period of competing regional lords. It later served as an administrative hub for the surrounding territory and helped maintain order in the region.
The castle was the center of life for local people who came here to conduct their affairs under samurai rule. You can still see how the community organized itself around the fortification and the authority that governed it.
The site is accessible by public transportation from Makinohara station and features marked walking paths throughout the grounds. Wear comfortable shoes since the terrain is uneven with some unpaved sections, especially around the elevated areas.
The stone walls were built without mortar, with each rock cut and fitted so precisely that the structure has remained stable for centuries. This technique allowed the walls to flex slightly and survive earthquakes that would have destroyed mortar-based constructions.
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