Shigetsu Fushimi Castle

The unearthed stone wall remains of this castle, discovered during the redevelopment of an apartment complex, are now on display to the public.

History

Shigetsu-Fushimijō is the first iteration of Fushimi Castle built in 1592 on the plain beneath the later mountaintop castle. In 1596 it was levelled in an earthquake and Toyotomi Hideyoshi relocated to highground.

Field Notes

The unearthed stone wall remains of this castle, discovered during the redevelopment of an apartment complex, are now on display to the public.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Shigetsu Fushimi Castle
Japanese Name	指月伏見城
Alternate Names	Fushimi-Shigetsujō
Founder	Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Year Founded	1592
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Artifacts	Ishigaki
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Kangetsukyo Station on the Keihan Uji Line; two minute walk
Hours	24/7 free
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Kyoto, Kyoto
Coordinates	34.93032, 135.77007
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2020
Contributor	ART
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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