Kurume Castle (久留米城, Kurume-jō) was a castle structure in Kurume, Japan.[1] Kurume Castle was built by the ninth son of Mōri Motonari, Kobayakawa Hidekane in 1587.[2]
| Kurume Castle | |
|---|---|
久留米城 | |
| Kumano, Mie, Japan | |
 Stone wall of Kurume Castle | |
| Type | Hirajirostyle castle |
| Site information | |
| Condition | ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1504-21 / 1587 |
| Built by | Kobayakawa Hidekane |
| Materials | Stone walls |
| Demolished | 1871 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Kobayakawa Hidekane |
Kurume castle is now only ruins, with some stone walls and water moat.[3] The castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[4]
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Well of Kurume Castle -
Stone wall of Higashigomon -
Stone wall of Tatsumiyagura -
Stone wall of TaikoYagura -
Kabokigomon gate
Literature
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- De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN 978-9492722300.
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