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!)
| Castle Profile | |
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| 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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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2013 |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
