Shaonto Tower, Kofu Castle, Granite obelisk in Maizuru Castle Park, Japan.
Standing at the center of the former castle grounds, the granite Shaonto Tower reaches upward with geometric precision and sharp angular lines.
Architects Itō Chūta and Shintarō Ōe designed this commemorative monument in 1920 to honor the warriors associated with Kofu Castle.
The tower's design incorporates traditional Japanese memorial architecture with early 20th-century construction techniques, reflecting the period's architectural evolution.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking a 10-minute walk north from Kofu Station through the park's main entrance.
The monument's position at coordinates 35.665167, 138.570556 marks the exact spot where samurai warriors gathered during the castle's military operations.
Location: Marunouchi
Inception: 1920
Architects: Itō Chūta, Shintarō Ōe
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 35.66517,138.57056
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:48
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