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★ Famous Castleくまもとじょう
Kumamoto Castle
⚔️ 戦国〜江戸
The impregnable castle built by Kato Kiyomasa, now being restored after the 2016 earthquake.
🏯 Hilltop Castle🏆 Top 100 Castles
◆ Famous Quote
"None shall cross the stone-walled gates." — Kato Kiyomasa
Kumamoto Castle was built by Kato Kiyomasa between 1601 and 1607. It withstood the Satsuma Army's siege during the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877. Severely damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, restoration work is ongoing.
◆ Castle Types
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Hilltop Castle
Castles on low hills within flat terrain, balancing defense and accessibility.
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Top 100 Castles
The top 100 castles selected by the Japan Castle Foundation.
◆ Anime & Games
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Nobunaga's AmbitionGAME 1983
Koei Tecmo's historical simulation game. Use castles across Japan as bases to unify the country. A classic entry point for castle enthusiasts.
◆ Location & Access
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Address
1-1 Honmaru, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto