Hamada Castle
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| Hamada Castle | |
|---|---|
浜田城 | |
| Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Japan | |
 Stone wall of Sannomaru base | |
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| Coordinates | {{WikidataCoord}} – missing coordinate data |
| Type | Mountaintop-style castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Honda clan |
| Condition | ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1620 |
| Built by | Furuta Shigeharu |
| Materials | Stone walls |
| Demolished | 1866 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Furuta Shigeharu |
Hamada Castle (浜田城, Hamada-jō) is a castle structure in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]
Current
The castle is now only ruins, with some stone walls and earthworks.[3] In 2017, the castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.[4]
Literature
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- De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN 978-9492722300.
