Akashi Castle - Ume
A spring plum blossom with the Hitsujisaru Yagura in the background. It is one of two yagura which are original structures of Akashi-jo.
Akashi Castle is located along the coast in Hyogo prefecture, a short distance from Kobe. Originally built by Ogasawara Tadazane (1596-1667) in 1619 at the command of the second Tokugawa shogun, Hidetada. It was an important castle because of its location and proximity to Osaka as it was seen as a first line of defense against the forces of the western daimyo. All that remains today are two yagura and a connecting wall which are important cultural property.
Akashi Castle. Akashi, Hyogo.
Akashi Castle - Ume
A spring plum blossom with the Hitsujisaru Yagura in the background. It is one of two yagura which are original structures of Akashi-jo.
Akashi Castle is located along the coast in Hyogo prefecture, a short distance from Kobe. Originally built by Ogasawara Tadazane (1596-1667) in 1619 at the command of the second Tokugawa shogun, Hidetada. It was an important castle because of its location and proximity to Osaka as it was seen as a first line of defense against the forces of the western daimyo. All that remains today are two yagura and a connecting wall which are important cultural property.
Akashi Castle. Akashi, Hyogo.