Katsuga Castle, Mountain fortress in Joetsu, Japan.
The castle extends across two ridges on Mount Kasuga, reaching 180 meters in height with numerous enclosures featuring earthen ramparts and dry moats.
Uesugi Kenshin controlled Kasugayama Castle from 1548, establishing it as a strategic base for military operations during the Sengoku period conflicts.
The inner bailey contained a Buddhist temple alongside the residence of Uesugi Kenshin, reflecting the integration of religious and military structures in Japanese castles.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by taking the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Joetsu Myoko Station, followed by local transportation to the Kasuga Sanso-mae bus stop.
The castle utilizes a sougamae defensive system that extends 1.2 kilometers around the mountain base, incorporating natural terrain into its fortifications.
GPS coordinates: 34.34053,133.98064
Latest update: April 1, 2025 23:49
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