Château de Takayama, Mountain fortress in Osumi, Japan.
The stone and wooden castle sits atop a mountain peak at coordinates 31.317444, 130.965667, incorporating natural terrain features into its defensive structure.
The castle emerged during the Warring States period of 1467-1568, when regional lords constructed mountain strongholds to maintain control over their territories.
The castle represents the architectural principles of yamajiro design, where strategic positioning and natural defenses formed the core of military installations.
The remaining foundation stones and archaeological evidence provide researchers with information about defensive structures in feudal Japan's southern regions.
The location of Takayama Castle offers views across multiple provinces, making it an effective command post for monitoring regional activities during feudal conflicts.
GPS coordinates: 31.31744,130.96567
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:17
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