Kikuchi Castle

Kikuchi Castle (鞠智城, Kikuchi-jo) was a castle structure in Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan. Kikuchi castle has been designated as being of national significance.[1] Now Kikuchi castle park is on site.[2]

Kikuchi Castle
城
Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Kikuchi castle park
Type	Korean-style fortress
Site information
Condition	ruins
Site history
Built	668-670
Built by	Yamato court

Kikuchi 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 Korean kingdom of Silla, Emperor Tenji ordered the construction of defenses against a possible invasion.[3]

The castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[4]

See also

• List of Historic Sites of Japan (Kumamoto)
• List of foreign-style castles in Japan

References

1. "鞠智城" (in Japanese). じゃらん. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
2. "鞠智城" (in Japanese). 攻城団. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
3. "：鞠智城" (in Japanese). 熊本県古墳館分館. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
4. "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. Retrieved 25 July 2019.