Kaneda Castle
Castle ruins in Tsushima, Japan
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Kaneda Castle (金田城, Kaneda-jō) was a Korean-style fortress located in Tsushima, Nagasaki prefecture. Kaneda castle has been designated as being of national special significance.[1]
| Kaneda Castle | |
|---|---|
金田城 | |
| Tsushima, Nagasaki, Japan | |
Stone wall of Kaneda Castle ruins | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Korean-style fortress |
| Controlled by | Yamato court |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Kaneda Castle  Kaneda Castle | |
| Coordinates | 34.3007°N 129.2736°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 667 |
| Built by | Yamato court |
| In use | Unknown |
History
Kaneda Castle was likely built by Yamato court. Following the defeat of the allied Yamato Japan and Korean Baekje in the 663 battle of Baekgang ( also known as the Battle of Hakusukinoe) by an alliance of Tang China and the Korean Silla, the fortress was constructed to withstand a potential invasion.[2][3] This alliance between Korean Baekje and Yamato Japan, helps explain the Korean-style fortress or Chōsen-shiki yamajiro construction.
The castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[4]
Shrine
It contains a shrine in it which is a Kokushi genzaisha
See also
Literature
- De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN 978-9492722300.
