Himenono Castle, Medieval Japanese castle in Kochi Prefecture, Japan
The castle stretches across a hilltop location at coordinates 33°26'38.0"N, 133°12'51.8"E, with stone walls and wooden structures forming its defensive layout.
Constructed in 1346, Himenono Castle incorporated multiple defense mechanisms, including strategic passages and holes designed for protection against enemy forces.
The castle represents traditional Japanese military architecture with seventy-four structures that maintain their historical designation as Important Cultural Assets.
The castle complex includes a central keep rising 32 meters high, featuring multiple levels connected by internal staircases and observation points.
The white exterior walls of the castle create a specific silhouette against the landscape, leading locals to associate its appearance with a heron.
GPS coordinates: 33.44389,133.21439
Latest update: March 24, 2025 11:00
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