Château d'Usuginu, Medieval fortress in Iwate Prefecture, Japan
The Usuginu Castle extends across elevated terrain with stone foundations and wooden structures following traditional Japanese architectural patterns.
The castle served as a strategic military outpost during the feudal period, utilizing its position to monitor movements in the surrounding valleys.
The castle design reflects the military engineering principles of medieval Japan, with multiple defensive layers incorporating natural terrain features.
Visitors can reach the castle site through local transportation from Ichinoseki Station, with walking trails leading to the main castle grounds.
The castle maintains its original stone wall formations, providing insights into Japanese castle construction techniques of the feudal period.
GPS coordinates: 38.89131,141.26769
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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