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Château de Moriyamajo

Château de Moriyamajo, Japanese castle ruins in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Description

Château de Moriyamajo is a Japanese castle ruin located on mountainous terrain in Mutsu province. The remains consist of stone foundations, defensive walls, and ancient moats scattered across the hillside landscape.

History

The castle was built during the Sengoku period to serve as a strategic outpost controlling northern Japanese territories. It played a key role in the struggles between local leaders competing for regional dominance.

Culture

The castle reflects traditional Japanese fortification methods used in medieval military design. Walking through the site reveals how defenders once organized the spaces across the hillside.

Practical

The site is accessible through marked walking paths that guide visitors across the ruins. Information boards are positioned to help you understand the layout of the former structures.

Did you know?

Several stone walls remain largely intact, revealing the construction techniques of that era. These structures show how engineers adapted fortifications to work effectively on mountainous ground.

GPS coordinates
37.33083,140.41389
Latest update
December 13, 2025 12:20

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