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A castle built on a sand spit, using the narrow strip of land between two seas as its defence.
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Tomioka Castle (富岡城, Tomioka-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Tomioka, Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture. During the 16th century, it was the castle of Terasawa Katataka, a daimyō who played a critical part in repressing the Shimabara Rebellion.
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Founded / opened：1602 Highlights / collection：Castle built on a sandbar, View of Amakusa-nada Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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