Kaneda Castle (金田城, Kaneda-jō) was a Korean-style fortress located in Tsushima, Nagasaki prefecture. Kaneda castle has been designated as being of national special significance.[1]
| Kaneda Castle | |
|---|---|
金田城 | |
| Tsushima, Nagasaki, Japan | |
 Stone wall of Kaneda Castle ruins | |
  Kaneda Castle  Kaneda Castle | |
| Coordinates | 34°18′03″N 129°16′25″E / 34.3007°N 129.2736°E |
| Type | Korean-style fortress |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Yamato court |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 667 |
| Built by | Yamato court |
| In use | Unknown |
History
editKaneda Castle was built by Yamato court. Following the defeat of Yamato Japan in the 663 battle of Hakusukinoe by an alliance of Tang China and the Silla, Emperor Tenji ordered the construction of defenses against a possible invasion of them.[2][3]
The castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[4]
Shrine
editIt contains a shrine in it which is a Kokushi genzaisha
See also
editLiterature
edit- De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN 978-9492722300.
References
edit- ^ "金田城" (in Japanese). じゃらん. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "金田城跡" (in Japanese). 長崎旅ネット. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "続日本100名城金田城" (in Japanese). Tsushima city official. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
External links
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