Kuwana castle
桑名城 kuwana-jô
castle ruin with rebuilt side tower / japanische Burg
Kuwana-jō was a vital defensive stronghold and the 42nd station of the historic Tôkaidô road. Known as the “Floating Castle,” its moats were integrated with the Ibi River, giving it the appearance of floating on the water. As the eastern entrance to Ise Province, Kuwana was a major stop for pilgrims heading to the Ise Grand Shrine. In 1601, HONDA Tadakatsu was appointed lord of Kuwana. He oversaw a massive expansion of the castle and reorganized the town to accommodate the booming Tokaido traffic. While the main keep was destroyed in the 19th century and its stones used for port breakwaters.
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