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Fukuchiyama Castle
Castle in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto prefecture, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fukuchiyama Castle (福知山城, Fukuchiyama-jō) is a castle located in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
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Fukuchiyama Castle 福知山城 | |
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Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan | |
![]() The tenshu (keep) of Fukuchiyama Castle | |
Type | hilltop |
Site information | |
Owner | City of Fukuchiyama |
Condition | Tenshu and a few other buildings reconstructed |
Site history | |
Built | 1572 |
Built by | Yokoyama clan |
In use | 1572-1872 |
Materials | stone, earthwork, wood |
Demolished | 1872 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Yokoyama clan, Akechi Mitsuhide |
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