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Located at a high elevation in Aichi Prefecture, Kameyama Castle features stone foundations and wooden structures following traditional Japanese fortification designs.

The castle emerged in the early 16th century as a military stronghold during the Sengoku period, controlling key transportation routes through the Mikawa region.

The fortress represents the architectural methods of Japanese castle construction, utilizing local materials and incorporating natural terrain into defensive structures.

Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking paths that lead from the nearest train station through the surrounding forested landscape.

The castle grounds contain multiple defensive layers built into the mountainside, demonstrating the advanced military engineering of medieval Japanese fortifications.

GPS coordinates: 34.96381,137.42331

Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:32