Nakatsu Castle Completion Guide | Nakatsu Castle History and Highlights: One of Japan’s Three Great Water Castles, Construction of Yukuda Imperial Military Museum
Nakatsu Castle is located in 2 towns of Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, and is a famous water castle in Japan. It was first built in 1588 (Tensho 16), and was built by Yusei Hideyoshi’s subordinate, and later completed by Yusuke Chuan. Nakatsu Castle is one of Japan’s three major water castles, built using sea water, and has a fan-shaped fabric, hence the nickname “fan-shaped castle.” At present, the Okudaira Family History Museum, built by Nakatsu Castle, will be opened to the public, making it a representative tourist attraction in Nakatsu City.
History of Nakatsu Castle | From its construction to the present
Construction of Kuroda Imperial Army (Tensho period)
In 1587 (15th year of Tensho), after the conquest of Kyushu by Hideyoshi, a vassal, the Kuroda military department (Takayoshi) was granted a fiefdom of 123,000 koku in total, totaling 123,000 koku. The following year, in 1588 (Tensho 16), the Kuroda Imperial Guard began construction of a new castle at the entrance of the Yamakuni River (at the time known as the Takamo River), which was a major strategic point. This area is surrounded by the sea, which is an important strategic point for waterway transportation, and the northern area of Kyushu is an important military strategy.
At the time, the Kuroda government army was using the most advanced fort construction technology, and the general Zhongzhu Castle was designed and built a water castle, and the city used the river to draw seawater. This is the oldest modern castle fort stone mound in Kyushu, with stone mounds built in the past and rich in culture. The preservation of Nakatsu Castle’s stone tombs is perfect, and the forts built in Kyushu and elsewhere at the same time are unlikely to exist, and they were the source of valuable funds for fort construction techniques during the research on Nakatsu Castle’s development.
Shuchuan era (庆长era)
In 1600, after the war of Kanbara, Kuroda’s military commander, Kuroda Chosei, was sent to Chikuzen Province. Replaced by Zhongchuan Zhongxing, former feudal lord of Chengdu, with an area of 399,000 koku. Teikawa Tadasu is the first-rank military master, a samurai with both literary and martial arts skills, and the power to conquer Nakatsu Castle.
As the Kuroda clan built the stone tombs over the course of the Kuroda clan’s progress, the traces of the Kuroda era and the Seikawa era can still be clearly seen on the top of the castle tower’s stone tombs. The castle fort is a historical site with a large number of tools, and there are differences in the construction techniques of castle forts from time to time. Zhongchuan Zhongxing is well versed in tea ceremony and Japanese culture, and is also a military fortress in the development of military affairs in Nakatsu Castle.
In 1632 (Kanei 9th year), Tadatoshi Tategawa, the son of Tadatoshi Tegawa, passed away to the Kumamoto domain in Kumamoto Province, where the Tategawa family was working as a talented commander at Nakatsu Castle, and lived there for about 30 years.
Ogasawara family short history
After the appointment of the Shigawa family, in 1632 (Kanei 9), Ogasawara Choji was appointed Akashi, Harima Province, lord of the Nakatsu domain, with a salary of 80,000 koku. However, in 1639 (16th year of Ken’ei), the Ogasawara clan and the Nakatsu clan were established as a small feudal domain in the former country. The administration of the Ogasawara clan lasted for about seven years, but during this period, Nakatsu Castle was still the political center of the prefecture.
The Okudaira family entered the Nakatsu domain and the end of the Edo era (started in the Jikyoho era)
In 1717 (Kyoho 2nd year), Okudaira Masanari entered Utsunomiya, Shimotsuke Province, and became the 100,000-koku domain. Approximately 150 years later, the Meiji period was restored, the Okudaira clan was established, the Nakatsu domain, and Nakatsu Castle became the capital city. The Okudaira family was a prosperous family that was married to Ieyasu Tokugawa, and its founder, Nobumasa Okudaira, lived for a long time and was active in the military.
During the Okudaira era, an exhibition of Nakatsu Castle and its surrounding castle towns. In the 1980s, Fukuzai Yoshido lived in Nakatsu, and the castle town’s academic and Japanese culture also flourished. The lord of the Okudaira domain in Udai was able to reform the Japanese industrial sector in the U-domain, and the envoy maintained the Nakatsu domain.
Meiji Era Shin-Yobama Rebellion
After the beginning of the Meiji period, the Yuyu feudal lord system was established, and Nakatsu Castle was built. In 1871 (Meiji 4), the castle tower was removed and the Nakatsu clan entered the castle. Later, in 1877 (10th year of the Meiji era), during the Hauma clan rebellion, the castle fort was heavily damaged and the castle shrine was burned down. In order to lead the war in this area, the construction of the ship was confirmed.
Modern Nakatsu Castle | Tenshu Akitake
In 1964 (Showa 39), with the support of the Okudaira family, the former fief owner, and the citizens of Nakatsu, the castle tower was rebuilt. The structure of the main structure of the castle tower is made of mixed clay, the interior has been updated, and the Okudaira family’s history museum exhibits rare artifacts from the Okudaira family’s history.
Founded in 2011 (Heisei 23), under the new management system in Nakatsu Castle, various activities have been completed, including a tourist expedition in Chengdu Nakatsu City. As soon as the envoy arrives in the Reiwa era, there are new measures such as “The World’s Most Beautiful Flower Castle” items. ## Structure of Nakatsu Castle | Characteristics of one of Japan’s three major water castles
Design of maritime fortress (mizuki)
The special feature of Nakatsu Castle’s author is that it is a “maritime fortress” or “water castle” built using sea water. Takamatsu Castle in Kagawa, Japan’s favorite castle, Imabari Castle, also known as Japan’s three major water castles, has a unique structure that attracts many castle fort lovers.
Nakatsu Castle Hokuto Suokai, Nishitaka Nakatsugawa (Yamakuni River), a small natural river, a natural river, and a natural river. East and south side of the city, artificial 护城川, eastern side of the double layer of the castle river, south side of the three layer of the castle river, furthermore, the defense is strengthened. The famous “Egujingsan” earth embankment was built around the outer castle river, and the multilayer defense work was formed.
As seawater flows through the water, the water level of the Fucheng River and the Fucheng River ebb and flow. When the tide is high, the seawater flows into the Pocheng River; when the tide is low, the water level falls, and other unique scenery that is not found in the fort. This system is also very effective, its use is tidal, and the envoys have invaded.
Fan-shaped castle fort design
Nakatsu Castle also known as “fan-shaped castle”. A folding fan with a similar shape to the original name Yucheng Fort. The castle tower is centrally located, two and three outer castles are developed in a fan shape, the various designs are cleverly designed to utilize limited land, and provide the maximum amount of land defense capability.
Various types of fan-shaped structures have been realized, and the strategic thinking of the military and the military has been fully exploited. Various fan-shaped constructions were exhibited along the castle town, and the construction of Nakatsu Castle’s castle fabric station foundation was completed.
The oldest existing early modern castle fort stone burial mound in Kyushu
Nakatsu Castle’s stone tomb is the oldest existing stone tomb in Kyushu and is an early modern castle fortress. The use of stone tombs during the Tensho period of the Black Tian Government Army was the most advanced “nozurazumi” technology at the time, the primitive quality of natural stone was suspended, and the magnificent atmosphere of the magnificent and magnificent atmosphere was exhibited.
The upper layer of the stone tomb in the castle tower, the stone tomb of the Kuroda era, and the clear connection of the stone tomb of the Chuan era can be seen. This is a quick introduction to the art of building forts in a short period of 10 years. In the Black Tian era, castle towers were used to build small-scale stone towers, and the construction method was used to build castle towers; however, in the River River era, castle towers were used in large-scale stone towers, and the level of processing was higher.
During the ongoing repair process of the Heisei era, ancient Japanese stone techniques were used to repair stone stones. Respecting the construction process, we proceeded under the premise of the construction method, avoiding damage to the culture, and preserving the original appearance of the castle.
Okudaike Historical Museum | Exhibits and highlights
Museum exhibit collection
Nakatsu Castle Tenshu Akinai Okudaira Family Museum. The museum has now fully exhibited the history of Nakatsu, with key exhibits featuring rare artifacts from the Okudaira family, the last lord of the Nakatsu domain.
Exhibits include Okuhira clan clothing, swords, military equipment, ancient Japanese historical documents, and the Japanese culture of the families of feudal lords during the Edo period. Because of this, the Okudaira family was a descendant of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and their status was special, so they were also exhibited at the Shogunate’s military and were owned by other people.
Kurota Kanbei 卫相关资 Fee
The museum has a large collection of materials related to the builder of Nakatsu Castle, Kuroda Official Military Museum (Jousui). He is a military strategist who works for Hideyoshi as a military commander, and is a military strategist with military talent, wisdom, dignity, and respect for the modern world. Details of the museum’s official military history, the construction background of Nakatsu Castle, and the circumstances of Nakatsu at the time.
In addition, the museum also has a museum of military equipment, exhibits related to military equipment, and a Japanese paper based on the ideal model of Chikujo.
View of Nakatsu Castle Tower
A detailed view of Nakatsu Castle’s towers, and a magnificent panoramic view of the Wasuo Sea in Nakatsu City. This is a unique view unique to the citadel facing the ocean. You can have a bird’s-eye view of Takatsugawa from the running water of the Nakatsu River (Yamakuni River) and the castle town’s layout, and the geographical location of Nakatsu Castle.
You can walk up to the top of the castle tower and observe the changing scenery of the castle river, which is a perfect viewing angle of Nakatsu Castle’s construction and water fortress.
Activities and new measures
The world’s most beautiful flower castle
In recent years, Nakatsu Castle has been under construction for a while now, with a new design calling it `the world's most beautiful flower castle.'' The castle fort is home to a variety of seasonal flowers planted inside and outside the fort, and the castle fort is full of flowers throughout the four seasons. `Japan’s unique flower castle fortress” is a concept that attracts people’s attention, and is a major new bright spot in Nakatsu Castle.
Spring sky, the blooming of maple flowers; early summer, the blooming of flowers; autumn sky, the fall of the five-colored mottled leaves, the castle fortress, and the flow of tourists. This is a popular card for the heat gate, and it is popular in social media.
Women’s activities and projection skills
Every year during the festival period, Nakatsu Castle is a city with great celebratory activities, which is why it is also known as the “Castle of Success”. Beautiful female figurines exhibited at the Castle Hall Association, vivid projections performed at the Night Night Association, and dream-like guinea pigs from the night festival.
The visual method of projection shows the history and history of Nakatsu Castle, and the charm of the fort is presented to everyone. As a result of this integration, the local culture and cutting-edge scientific and technological activities have attracted a large number of visitors.
Golden Circle Special Activities
During the Golden Period, Nakatsu City’s auspicious `Oku-kun'' and the `Black Military Army” (the original model of the Black Military Army) were present at Nakatsu Castle and welcomed guests. The child is welcomed into the family with active participation.
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From his birth, he was born in Nakatsu City, where he was a great figure, Fukusai Yoshisokan, and his works are still ongoing. General Nakatsu’s historical and cultural history was carried out in the modern era, and so was the continuous promotion of the construction, including the total cost of a total of 6 days worth of beautiful models of Nakatsu Castle.
Zhoujian scenic spot
Okudaira Shrine
Yuichiza Okudaira Shrine in Nakatsu Castle, the Okudaira clan dedicated to the Okudaira family, and Okudaira Nobumasa and the Okudaira family in residence. Nobumasa Okudaira, who was in the military for a long period of time, was a neutral and successful military officer, was a samurai of the first rank, was married to Ieyasu Tokugawa’s long-time wife, and later became the lord of the Nakatsu domain. Okudaira Shrine is a place where the Okudaira family is deeply connected to the Nakatsu area.
Fukuzae Yukichi Late Juki Memorial Museum
The memorial site of Fukuzae Yukichi’s late residence is far away from Nakatsu Castle, and you can easily walk there. The author of `Encouragement of Learning'' was the author of the `Encouragement of Learning”, and was the foundation of the pursuit of learning after the establishment of this place during his childhood and youth. Visited Nakatsu Castle, Nakatsu Castle Town, and gained a more in-depth understanding of the history of Nakatsu’s castle.
Explore Nakatsu Castle Town
The castle town of Nakatsu Castle is now on hold, and the situation is similar to that of the Edo period. The samurai residences and temples and temples, etc., were scattered throughout the historic area of the city, and the envoys were happy to leave the area. Nakatsu City Museum of History and Folklore is also located nearby, providing detailed information on the history of Nakatsu City.
Visitor information
Basic information
Point: Nimachi Honmaru, Oita, Nakatsu City
Opening time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry time is 4:30 pm)
Closed days: Open all year round (however, the venue may be closed at certain times)
Gateway: Adults (pre-junior high school students and above) approximately 1,000 yen (*Gateway ticket fees may vary depending on the latest information published by government offices)
Call phone: 0979-22-3651
Transportation method
Fire car: Yu JR Nippon Hohon Line Nakatsu Station walking schedule 15 minutes
Self-driving: Approximately 10 minutes from the East Kyushu Expressway Nakatsu Exchange Road. There are multiple car stops around the fort (partial purchase, partial exemption). Hashi: Nakatsu Station Aryujo Hashi.
Japan’s 100 Great Castles (续) Seal and Castle Fortress Seal
Nakatsu Castle was selected as one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles, and the seal can be found in the Okudaira Family History Museum. The seal of the castle fort also goes out to the castle, and it is a souvenir of visiting the fort at the warm gate. Due to reasons such as Yuyu museums and closings, seals and castle fortress seals may be changed due to circumstances, the official office will be inspected before making a purchase.
Nakatsu Castle’s cultural scene
Nakatsu Castle is a designated historical site in Oita Prefecture, and has multiple cultural sites.
At the beginning, it is the oldest existing early modern castle in the Kyushu region, and it is a modern rare cultural artifact that demonstrates the castle construction techniques of the Tensho era. The stone tombs of Nakatsu Castle are perfectly preserved, and other castle forts that were built at the same time in Kyushu are unlikely to exist, and the history of Japanese castle forts that have been studied in this area is of great significance.
Next, the structure of Nakatsu Castle and Kaijo (Mizuki) can now be clearly seen. The water level of the Pocheng River is changing tidally, and the current situation is changing, which is a rare example of the idea of building a fort at this time.
Thirdly, Nakatsu Castle was the residence of the feudal lord’s family, including the Kurota clan, the Shigawa clan, the Ogasawara clan, and the Okudaira clan, with traces of each era remaining in the castle’s fortress. Of course, the Kuroda clan and the River clan’s stone monuments are a rare historical document, so let’s take a look at the progress made in science and technology over the past ten years.
Summary |The charm of Nakatsu Castle
Nakatsu Castle is one of Japan’s most famous water castles, built by the military strategist Kuroda Kanagawa during the Yuki era, and later completed by Tadayuki Shigawa, a well-versed military commander and famous Japanese literary commander. It is one of the three major water castles in Japan, with a unique structure and elegance of construction using seawater, and the name of the castle is “fan-shaped castle”.
Nakatsu Castle is the oldest existing modern castle fort stone mound in the Kyushu area, and is a cultural treasure that exhibits the construction techniques of modern castle forts.It is a must-visit place for historical Japanese castle fortress enthusiasts. Right in front of the castle is the Okudaira family’s culinary history museum.
Nakatsu Castle has been promoted as the “world’s most beautiful flower castle” plan, has multiple live projection projections and other current activities, is constantly providing its own charm, and has created a new and perfect fusion tourist destination.
Visit Nakatsu Castle, enjoy the unique charm of Kyushu’s famous castles, where you can experience the history of Nakatsu from the time of the war to the present day, and enjoy the unique charm of Kyushu’s famous castles, where the sea and the ocean coexist. As you can see, you must visit Nakatsu Castle.
