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Gunma · Takasaki

Yamana Castle

山名城

Takasaki, Gunma

CastleMountain castle (yamajiro)

A mountain castle in Takasaki, Gunma. Records credit Prince Yoshiyoshi with building it in 1397.

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Type
Castle
Setting
Mountain castle (yamajiro)built on a mountain; expect a climbWikipedia (ja)
Keep (tenshu)
Not yet confirmedwhether a keep existed is still being checked
Built by
Prince YoshiyoshiWikipedia (ja)
Built
1397Wikipedia (ja)
Abandoned
1590Wikipedia (ja)
Remains to see
Earthen ramparts, MoatsWikipedia (ja)

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Castles nearby

Negoya Castle0.7 km · Not yet confirmedKuragano Castle2.2 km · Not yet confirmedTakasaki Castle5.5 km · Keep lostHirai Castle6.6 km · Not yet confirmedMaebashi Castle12.6 km · Keep lostKijigaoka Castle13 km · No keep recorded

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Sources

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    Wikipedia「山名城」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked:
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    Wikidata Q11467572WikidatawikidataChecked:

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