Uto Castle, Japanese castle ruins in Uto, Japan
Stone walls and moats outline the remains of this hilltop castle, with three concentric bailey areas forming its defensive structure.
Built in 1588 by Konishi Yukinaga, the castle was later controlled by Kato Kiyomasa after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.
The castle grounds contain a bronze statue of Konishi Yukinaga facing the sea, reflecting his role as naval commander under Toyotomi rule.
The castle site, now a public park with parking for 20 vehicles, is accessible by bus from JR Uto Station with a 10-minute walk.
An unfinished dry moat discovered near the castle in 1999 marked the first archaeological finding of its kind in Japan.
Location: Uto
GPS coordinates: 32.67944,130.64639
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:01
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