Toba Castle, Coastal fortress in Toba, Japan.
The stone walls of Toba Castle stand on a hill behind the Toba Aquarium, overlooking the bay at an elevation of 40 meters.
Built in 1594 by Yoshitaka Kuki, a naval commander under Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the castle served as a strategic maritime defense point until 1871.
The castle earned the name 'Two-Color Castle' due to its distinctive black sea-facing walls and white mountain-facing walls design pattern.
The castle grounds, accessible through a 12-minute walk from Toba Station, include preserved stone walls and a third bailey converted into a public plaza.
The main gate extended directly into the sea, making it one of the few Japanese castles specifically designed for naval operations.
Location: Toba
Inception: 1594
GPS coordinates: 34.48080,136.84500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:25
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