Katsuura Castle, Medieval coastal fortress in Katsuura, Japan.
Katsuura Castle stands on Hachiman Cape, featuring defensive earthen ramparts and moats positioned strategically above steep cliffs facing the Pacific Ocean.
Built around 1534, the castle served as a stronghold for the Masaki clan until 1590, when Tokugawa forces under Honda Tadakatsu captured the fortification.
The castle site connects to the story of Lady Oman, daughter of lord Masaki Yoritada, who later became a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The castle grounds, now transformed into Hachiman Cape Park, are accessible by a 30-minute walk from JR Katsuura Station on the Sotobo Line.
The fortress exemplifies the umijiro style of Japanese castles, specifically designed to utilize natural coastal terrain for military advantage.
Location: Katsuura
GPS coordinates: 35.13592,140.31133
Latest update: May 1, 2025 12:19
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