Kamakura Castle, Military fortress in Kamakura, Japan
The castle site features stone foundations, wooden defensive structures, and strategic fortifications positioned along the surrounding hillsides of eastern Kamakura.
Built during the Kamakura period between 1185 and 1333, this fortress served as the administrative center for Japan's first military government under Minamoto Yoritomo.
The castle grounds represent the emergence of samurai architecture, incorporating military design principles that influenced subsequent Japanese castle construction methods.
Visitors can access the castle remains through marked walking paths that connect to nearby temples, including the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
The castle's location utilized natural mountain barriers on three sides, with the fourth side opening toward Sagami Bay for maritime defense and trade.
GPS coordinates: 35.31919,139.54694
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:26
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