Kozuki Castle Ruins
Kozuki Castle was the site of a great battle between the Oda and Mori clans during the Warring States Period and is the final resting place of the famous Amago clan samurai Shikanosuke Yamanaka. The origin of the structure dates back to 1336, starting as a fort built by the Akamatsu Clan.
DetailDetailed information
- Address
- 373 Kouduki,Sayo Town
- Telephone Number
- 0790-86-1616
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/kankou/kouzukijou/
MAPNeighborhood Information
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