Ishida Castle
Castle ruins in Nagasaki, Japan
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Ishida Castle (石田城, Ishida-jō) is the remains of a castle structure in Gotō, Nagasaki prefecture. Also well known as "Fukue castle ".[1] Construction started in 1849 and were completed in 1863.[2][3]
| Ishida Castle | |
|---|---|
石田城 | |
| Gotō, Nagasaki prefecture, Japan | |
Stone wall and Water moat of Ishida castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Umijiro-style castle |
| Owner | Gotō clan |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Ishida Castle  Ishida Castle | |
| Coordinates | 32.6933°N 128.8449°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1863 |
| Built by | Gotō Moriakira, Gotō Morinori |
| Demolished | 1872 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Gotō Moriakira |
The former Goto clan's residence and garden is in the ninomaru compound and its designated as a “National designation place of scenic beauty”.[1][4] Goto Tourism and Historical Materials Museum is on site.[5]
The castle was listed as one of the Continued 100 Fine Castles of Japan in 2017.[6]
Literature
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- De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN 978-9492722300.
