Tokushima Castle
Tokushima Castle is a 16th-century castle on a hilltop, located in Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan.
| Tokushima Castle | |||
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 Stone wall of Tokushima Castle | |||
| Japanese name | |||
| Kanji | 徳島城 | ||
| Hiragana | とくしまじょう | ||
| Katakana | トクシマジョウ | ||
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History[]
Hachisuka Iemasa, first lord of the domain, constructed Tokushima Castle in 1585. In 1588 a central keep was built, followed by the construction of a three-story tower which replaced the keep. The castle largely remained under the rule of the for most of its existence. Like many castles, it was dismantled during the Meiji era.[1] During aerial bombardment of Japan during World War II, a remaining gate was burnt down.[2] Many of the stones on either side of the gateway are still cracked and discolored from the heat of the fire.
Current site[]
The park features a statue of the first lord, Hachimusa Iesaka, as well as Tokushima Castle Museum, featuring the history of the castle.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Tokushima Castle Ruins". Japan Travel. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ "Tokushima Castle". Japanese Castle Explorer. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
Literature[]
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- Benesch, Oleg and Ran Zwigenberg (2019). Japan's Castles: Citadels of Modernity in War and Peace. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 374. ISBN 9781108481946.
Coordinates: 34°04′31″N 134°33′18″E / 34.0754°N 134.5550°E
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