Takayasu Castle, Mountain fortress on Mount Takayasu, Japan
The castle extends across borders of Heguri in Nara Prefecture and Yao in Osaka Prefecture, featuring strategic defensive structures at 34.613408° N latitude.
Construction of the mountain fortification began in 667 during a period of regional conflicts and remained operational until its dissolution in 701.
The fortress design reflects seventh-century Japanese military architecture with wooden structures and multiple rings of defense surrounding a central tower.
The castle grounds contain remaining stone walls and structural elements that visitors can examine while learning about ancient Japanese defensive methods.
The castle position at the intersection of two prefectures made it an essential command point for monitoring territorial movements in both regions.
Location: Heguri
Location: Yao
Inception: 667
GPS coordinates: 34.61341,135.65346
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:45
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