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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Kokubu Castle

Kokubu Castle (国分城, Kokubu-jō) also called Maizuru Castle is the remains of a castle structure in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The site is called a Kokubu castle, but it is a fortified residence rather than a castle.

In 1604, Shimazu Yoshihiro built the castle and moved from Tomiguma Castle. Shimazu Yoshihisa lived a retired life in the castle, he died January 21 in 1611

Currently Kokubu elementary school is on site, but stone walls, moats and gates still remain.

Akamon gate of Kokubu Castle