Hizen Nagoya Castle
Thanks to <a href="http://www.japanese-castle-explorer.com/">Japanese Castle Explorer</a> for the pictures. I didn't know much about this site until then but now I'm really interested to go one day. The ruins look amazing and there are some nice ocean views.
History
After completing the unification of Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi set his sights on the Korean Peninsula. He built Nagoya Castle on one of the nearest possible points to Korea from which to launch troops. Nagoya was a large castle with a five story main keep. Lords from all over Kyushu, including Kato Kiyomasa, were charged with it's construction and amazingly completed most of the major sections in only seven months. Outside the castle were also many bases of other lords from throughout Japan who gathered to participate in these campaigns. After Hideyoshi's death, the castle was dismantled and parts were used to build Karatsu Castle. The Otemon Gate was also moved to Date Masamune's Sendai Castle.
Field Notes
Thanks to <a href="http://www.japanese-castle-explorer.com/">Japanese Castle Explorer</a> for the pictures. I didn't know much about this site until then but now I'm really interested to go one day. The ruins look amazing and there are some nice ocean views.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Hizen Nagoya Castle |
| Japanese Name | 肥前名護屋城 |
| Founder | Toyotomi Hidyoshi |
| Year Founded | 1592 |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Designations | Top 100 Castles, National Historic Site |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | stone walls |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Karatsu Sta., Showa Bus 40 mins |
| Hours | |
| Time Required | |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Karatsu, Saga Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 33.53022, 129.86934 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2011 |
| Contributor | Kyushudan |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Admin Visits | Viewer Donated |
