Château de Musée Kumabe, Feudal castle in Kumamoto, Japan
The castle extends across 1.6 kilometers from east to west and 1.2 kilometers from north to south, with the main keep rising 30.3 meters high.
Constructed in 1467 by Ideta Hidenobu, the castle underwent major expansion between 1601 and 1607 under Kato Kiyomasa, resulting in 49 turrets and 47 gates.
The complex contains thirteen buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties, placing it among Japan's three most notable castles with Himeji and Matsumoto.
The restoration project that started after the 2016 earthquakes continues with specific areas reopening progressively until the expected completion in 2037.
The castle walls feature musha-gaeshi, curved stone surfaces designed to prevent climbing warriors from scaling the fortifications during attacks.
GPS coordinates: 33.05556,130.79667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:42
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