Kagoshima Castle

The castle grounds contain a Kagoshima History museum today. (ART says: Ohtemon has been reconstructed - needs picture!)

History

Started in 1601, it took 10 years to complete Kagoshima Castle. The layout is very simple with only the honmaru and ninomaru baileys at the foot of the mountain. The castle had only only gate with a palace and government offices, but no yagura or main keep. The simple design and few structures is likely due to a lack of funds and from a disagreement between Iehisa and his father, who was against building the castle, over how to spend limited resources. 12 generations of the Shimazu ruled over Kagoshima castle until it was decommissioned in 1873.

Field Notes

The castle grounds contain a Kagoshima History museum today.

(ART says: Ohtemon has been reconstructed - needs picture!)

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Castle Profile
English Name	Kagoshima Castle
Japanese Name	鹿児島城
Alternate Names	Tsurumaru-jo
Founder	Shimazu Iehisa
Year Founded	1601
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	No main keep but other buildings
Designations	Top 100 Castles, Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Edo Period
Features	gates, bridges, water moats, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Kagoshima Sta. (Nippo Line), 15min walk
Hours	Grounds are open year round
Time Required	30 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Coordinates	31.59825, 130.55441
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Added to Jcastle	2013
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