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Flatland Castle / Hirajiro
Flatland castles were built during the beginning of the
Edo Period. Because of the
dangers of being out in the wide open, hirajiros had to be stronger
to be able to defend themselves. Therefore, not only would the castle
itself be larger, but the walls surrounding it would need to be thicker
and sturdier. The good thing about the flatland castle location is that
way of communication was much quicker. One would not need to climb
the tall mountains or hills the
mountaintop castles (yamajiro) where
they were located.
- To see an enlarged photo of your castle, click on its picture.
- To find out more information about it, click on its name.
Edo Castle
This imperial city of Tokyo left its impression on the Edo castle
with its many courts.
Hiroshima Castle
In 1931, this castle was proclaimed a national treasure because it
had lasted from the early 17th century, but in WWII, it was destroyed
by the atomic bomb.
Kiyosu Castle
Though there are many theories about who built this castle and when
it was built, no one can be sure.
Matsumoto Castle
This castle's tenshu has another smaller one attached to it. The entrance
to the tenshus was cleverly designed.
Nijo Castle
In 1603, this castle was finished and declared resident of the great
Tokugawa Ieyasu when the emperor's proxy named him seii-tai-shogun.
Ogaki Castle
It is rare for a building to have four floors because of Japanese
superstituion, but the tenshu of this castle has four levels.
Osaka Castle
This castle was heavily fortified with a large moat surrounding its
grounds and only two ways to cross it, (each of them strategically
placed and built).
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