Château de Takamishiro, Mountain fortress in Takatori, Japan
The castle extends over three kilometers with 29 white-plastered turrets across an elevation of 583 meters in Nara Prefecture.
Built in 1332 by the Ochi clan, the castle functioned as a subsidiary of Kaibukiyama Castle before evolving into a major stronghold during the Sengoku period.
The white turrets of Takamishiro created distinct patterns against the mountain landscape, inspiring songs referencing Tosa, the historical name for Takatori.
Visitors can explore the remaining stone walls and fortification structures that span across 60,000 square meters of mountainous terrain.
The castle's remote mountain location protected its original stone walls from destruction, preserving them in their authentic medieval state until present day.
GPS coordinates: 36.09083,139.26378
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:54
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