Kumamoto-castle is one of the most famous castles in Japan. This castle was built by Kiyomasa Kato in 1588. In 1601 began to set up the castle, and completed in 1607. It is 9 kilometer about,
in extent is 98 thousand square meter in those days. It has 3 castle towers, 49 turrets, 18 turret gates, and 29 castle gates. The stone wall called "Musya-gaesi" is well-known. From then on, the Kato's and the Hosokawa's were lived there.
In 1877, "Seinan-no-eki" broke out. And castle towers were burned down. Castle of the present tower rebuilt by Kumamoto city in 1960.
in extent is 98 thousand square meter in those days. It has 3 castle towers, 49 turrets, 18 turret gates, and 29 castle gates. The stone wall called "Musya-gaesi" is well-known. From then on, the Kato's and the Hosokawa's were lived there.
In 1877, "Seinan-no-eki" broke out. And castle towers were burned down. Castle of the present tower rebuilt by Kumamoto city in 1960.
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