Takamatsu Castle (Sanuki)
Takamatsu Castle | |
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高松城 | |
Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan | |
The Ushitora yagura | |
Takamatsu Castle | |
Coordinates | 34°21′N 134°3′E / 34.350°N 134.050°E |
Type | Azuchi-Momoyama castle |
Area | 79,587km² (originally 660,000km²) |
Site information | |
Controlled by |
Ikoma clan (until 1639) Matsudaira clan (1642-1869) |
Open to the public | Tamamo Park |
Condition | Archaeological and designated national historical site; castle ruins and two yagura remain. |
Website | Tamamo Park (Ruins of Takamatsu Castle) |
Site history | |
Built | 1590 |
Built by | Ikoma Chikamasa |
In use | 1869 |
Materials | Wood, stone, plaster |
Takamatsu Castle (高松城 Takamatsu-jō) is located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. This castle is also called Tamamo Castle (玉藻城 Tamamo-jō).
History
Takamatsu Castle was built in 1590 by Ikoma Chikamasa, the first feudal lord of Takamatsu Domain.[1] The Ikoma clan ruled from the castle for 54 years before their fief was given to the Matsudaira clan.[2] This castle is well known as one of the three Mizujiro, or "Water Castles" in Japan, along with Imabari Castle in Ehime Prefecture and Nakatsu Castle in Ōita Prefecture.
Gallery
- Sannomaru
- Takamatsu Castle is famous Mizujiro
References
- ↑ "Tamamo Park (Ruins of Takamatsu Castle)". Takamatsu city. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
- ↑ "Takamatsu Castle". japan-guide.com. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
External links
- Takamatsu castle / Tamamo Park(in Japanese)
- Takamatsu City Web Site - Tamamo Park (Ruins of Takamatsu Castle)
Coordinates: 34°21′N 134°3′E / 34.350°N 134.050°E
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