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Takayama Castle
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Takayama Castle (高山城, Takayama-jō) was a Japanese castle located in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The castle was built on a mountain nearly 687 m (2,254 ft) in height and had many typical castle features, including a stone base, earthen walls and a surrounding moat.
Quick Facts Takayama Castle 高山城, Coordinates ...
Takayama Castle 高山城 | |
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Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan | |
![]() Remnants of Takayama Castle at Shiroyama Park | |
Coordinates | 36°08′17″N 137°15′49″E |
Type | Mountaintop castle |
Site information | |
Condition | ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1588-1600 |
Built by | Kanamori Nagachika |
In use | 1588–1695 |
Demolished | 1695 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Kanamori clan |
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