Akizuki Castle, Japanese castle in Asakura, Japan
This fortified structure sits at the foot of Mount Kosho, with stone walls, moats, and remaining gates marking its strategic mountain basin location.
Built in 1624 by Kuroda Nagaoki, the third son of Fukuoka domain lord Kuroda Nagamasa, who received 50,000 koku of land to establish the Akizuki domain.
The former main gate, known as Kuromon, now serves as the entrance to Suiyu Shrine, which honors the memory of castle founder Kuroda Nagaoki.
The castle grounds currently house Akizuki Junior High School, with paid parking areas available near the site for visitors arriving by car.
The 500-meter path leading to the castle features 200 Yoshino cherry trees forming a natural tunnel in spring along Suginobaba Street.
Location: Asakura
GPS coordinates: 33.46556,130.69556
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:50
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