Hirosaki Castle
Japanese castle in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hirosaki Castle (弘前城, Hirosaki-jō) is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Tsugaru clan, a 47,000 koku tozama daimyō clan who ruled over Hirosaki Domain, Mutsu Province, in what is now central Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It was also referred to as Takaoka Castle (鷹岡城 or 高岡城, Takaoka-jō).
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Hirosaki Castle | |
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弘前城 | |
Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan | |
Coordinates | 40°36′25″N 140°27′52″E |
Type | hirayama-style Japanese castle |
Height | three stories |
Site information | |
Condition | National Important Cultural Property |
Site history | |
Built | 1611, reconstructed in 1810 |
Built by | Tsugaru clan |
In use | 1611-1871 |
Materials | Wood, stone |
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