Kitsuki Castle
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Nice view of the surrounding area. Profile and photos contributed by Frank T.
History
The castle was founded in 1393 by Kitsuki Yorinao. In 1599, the castle came under the control of Hosokawa Tadaoki. The main keep burned down after a lightning strike in 1608 and was never rebuilt. The Hosokawa were transferred to Kumamoto in 1632 and the Ogasawara Tadatomo became the new castle lord. Matsudaira Hidechika became lord of the castle in 1645 and the Matsudaira family continued to rule until the Meiji Restoration.
Field Notes
Nice view of the surrounding area.
Profile and photos contributed by Frank T.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Kitsuki Castle |
| Japanese Name | 杵築城 |
| Alternate Names | Katsuyama-jo, Gagyu-jo |
| Founder | Kitsuki Yorinao |
| Year Founded | 1393 |
| Castle Type | Hilltop |
| Castle Condition | Reconstructed main keep |
| Historical Period | Edo Period |
| Main Keep Structure | 3 levels, 3 storeys |
| Year Reconstructed | 1970 (concrete) |
| Features | main keep, gates, stone walls |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Kitsuki Sta. (JR Nippo line), bus |
| Hours | |
| Time Required | |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 33.41475, 131.62767 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2011 |
| Contributor | Frank T. |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Admin Visits | Viewer Donated |
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