Kushima Castle

Photos donated by Daniel from Japanese Castle Explorer.

History

Kushima Castle was built by Omura Yoshiaki in 1598 and completed one year later. It never had a large main keep. The castle was built on a small peninsula of land giving it natural protection by the ocean on three sides. It also had three stone piers built in for docks to take advantage of sea trade. After the Meiji Restoration it was dismantled in 1871.

Field Notes

Photos donated by Daniel from Japanese Castle Explorer.

Gallery

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  progress
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  Itajiki yagura
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  stone walls
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  anamon
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  Map

Castle Profile
English Name	Kushima Castle
Japanese Name	玖島城
Alternate Names	Omura-jo
Founder	Omura Yoshiaki
Year Founded	1599
Castle Type	Hilltop
Castle Condition	No main keep but other buildings
Designations	Prefectural Historic Site
Historical Period	Edo Period
Features	gates, turrets, water moats, stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Omura Sta. (Omura Line), walk
Hours
Time Required
URL	Castle Website
Location	Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture
Coordinates	32.89616, 129.95707
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2009
Contributor	Kyushudan
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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