Shiizu Castle

The stone and wooden fortification stands at coordinates 35.471961N, 140.035753E in Chiba Prefecture, featuring defensive structures and strategic positioning along regional routes.

The medieval fortress served as a critical defensive position during the feudal period, when local lords controlled the surrounding territories in Ichihara region.

The castle design incorporates traditional Japanese architectural elements such as moats, ramparts, and wooden structures that reflect military engineering of its time.

Visitors can examine the castle remains, including the foundation stones, earthwork fortifications, and defensive positions that showcase medieval Japanese construction methods.

The castle grounds maintain the original layout within modern Shiizu, presenting structural elements carved directly from the natural terrain of the region.

Location: Shiizu

GPS coordinates: 35.47196,140.03575

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45