Zoyama Castle, Mountain fortress ruins in Miyama, Japan
The stone walls and defensive structures of Zoyama Castle remain on the mountainside, displaying traditional Japanese military architecture patterns.
This fortification, constructed during periods of regional conflicts, demonstrates defensive strategies through its position and architectural elements from ancient times.
The name Zoyama Castle, written as 女山神籠石 in Japanese, reflects the connection between military structures and regional linguistic traditions.
Visitors reach the castle site by following marked paths through Miyama, with coordinates at 33.163306 latitude and 130.518972 longitude.
The remaining foundation stones and wall segments of Zoyama Castle integrate with the natural terrain, creating distinct defense layers across the mountain.
GPS coordinates: 33.16331,130.51897
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:22
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