Tonokōri Castle, Japanese castle ruins in Saito, Japan.
The castle stands on a 100-meter plateau above the Sanzai River, featuring five enclosures surrounded by earthen ramparts and four kilometers of deep moats.
Built in 1335 by Itō Sukemochi after receiving lands from Ashikaga Takauji, the castle served as the main stronghold of the Itō clan until their defeat in 1577.
Archaeological excavations at Tonokōri Castle revealed multiple reconstructions during the Itō period and imported ceramics from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The castle ruins are accessible by car with a 35-minute drive from Sadowara Station on the JR Kyushu Nippō Main Line.
The defensive system included five outlying forts on nearby hills and formed part of a network of 48 fortifications throughout the Itō domains.
Location: Saito
GPS coordinates: 32.06061,131.37481
Latest update: May 31, 2025 12:44
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