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  • Kumamoto Castle
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kumamotoshichuouku Honmaru 1-1
    In 1607, Kato Kiyomasa built a castle in a hilly area called Chausuyama, which is one of the three premier castles in Japan. Thereafter, Kumamoto Castle has been a stage of a diverse history for 400 years from the Middle Ages to the present age. Castle buildings from those days are also in existence, and 13 of the buildings have been designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Kumamoto Castle was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake which occurred in April 2016, and restoration work is currently still under way.
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  • Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Pref. Hitoyoshishi Fumotomachi
    Counted as one of the top 100 castles in Japan. After being appointed the lords of the castle in the Kamakura period, the Sagara clan lived here for some 700 years. The castle was constructed utilizing’ both the Kuma and Mune rivers as its moat. The castle wall is distinguished by overhangs designed to deter climbing invaders. The castle was destroyed in a large fire in the Edo period, with only the wall remaining. Various turrets, towers, and fences have been restored on top of the wall. The cherry trees blooming over the wall in spring are gorgeous and have made this a renowned site for cherry blossom viewing.
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  • Yatsushiro Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Pref. Yatsushiroshi Matsuejoumachi 7-34
    This ruined castle site is located a short bus ride from Yatsushiro Station on the Kagoshima Main Line in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The castle was registered as a National Historic Site in 2014 as part of the Yatsushiro Castle Ruins Group, which also includes the medieval Furufumoto Castle and Azuchi-Momoyama period Mugishima Castle ruins. The site was selected for inclusion in a sequel list of Japan's 100 best castles in 2017. Highlights include the stone base believed to have supported the main castle tower; the moat; and Matsui Shrine, situated on the site of the Kitanomaru northern fortification; as well as the Garyubai, a Japanese plum tree said to have been personally planted by the samurai Hosokawa Tadaoki, and visitors can breathe in the historic atmosphere.
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  • Kumanosho Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Kumamoto-shi Jonanmachi Kumanosho
  • Udo Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Uto-shi Kojomachi

    天草や島原地方は歴史好きにとっては良い場所です。色々なところに史跡があります。宇土城は当初予定にありませんでしたが天草方面へ向かっている際に立ち寄りました。

  • Motokyojoato
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kikuchishi Shigemi
  • Takamichi Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Tamana-shi Taimeimachi Takamichi
  • Kikuchi Hon Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Kikuchi-shi Wai
  • Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins
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    Kumamoto Hitoyoshi-shi Fumotomachi
  • Yatsushiro Castle Ruins Park
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    Kumamoto Yatsushiro-shi Matsuejomachi 7
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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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