Tochio Castle, Japanese castle in Tochio, Japan
The castle stands at an elevation of 228 meters on Mount Kakujo, featuring multiple baileys, earthen bridges, and stone fortifications along its perimeter.
Built during the Muromachi period, this fortress gained prominence when 14-year-old Uesugi Kenshin established it as his base to control central Echigo province.
The bronze statue of Uesugi Kenshin at Akiba Park beneath the castle ruins commemorates his significant connection to this strategic stronghold.
Multiple defensive structures remain intact, including dry moats, stone walls, and baileys, with the summit offering views across the Tochio basin.
The castle layout follows a distinctive horseshoe shape, incorporating advanced defensive features that made it one of the most formidable fortresses in the region.
GPS coordinates: 37.47225,138.98792
Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:02
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