Overview
A mountain fort raised after a defeat abroad, against an invasion that never came; its octagonal tower is rebuilt.
About this place
Kikuchi Castle (鞠智城, Kikuchi-jo) was an ancient castle (also known as a Korean-style fortresses in Japan (朝鮮式山城, Chōsen-shiki yamajiro) in the city of Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture Japan. Its ruins have been protected as a National Historic Site since 2004.
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Founded / opened：7th century Highlights / collection：Octagonal drum tower, Ancient mountain fortress Genre：Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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