Kōnomine Castle, Mountain fortress in Yamaguchi City, Japan
The stone walls and foundations of this mountaintop castle extend along the ridge at an elevation of 338 meters above Yamaguchi City.
Yoshitaka Ōuchi constructed this defensive position in 1556 to protect against the advancing Mōri forces during the turbulent Sengoku period.
The castle grounds connect to Yamaguchi Daijingu Shrine through a network of hiking paths that reveal the architectural methods of medieval Japanese fortifications.
Visitors can reach the castle site by taking a train to JR Yamaguchi Station, followed by a 10-minute drive to the base of the mountain.
The castle ruins feature multiple levels of earthworks, stone walls, and wells that demonstrate the advanced engineering capabilities of 16th-century Japanese builders.
Inception: 1556
GPS coordinates: 34.18425,131.46250
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:01
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