Kagoshima Castle
Kagoshima Castle (鹿児島城, Kagoshima-jō), also known as Tsurumaru Castle, was a Japanese castle located in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture.
| Kagoshima Castle | |
|---|---|
鹿児島城 | |
| Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan | |
Kagoshima Castle Kagoshima Castle | |
| Coordinates | 31°35′54.55″N 130°33′16.60″E |
| Type | Japanese castle |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Shimazu clan (1601–1874) Government of Japan (1874–present) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins; Otemon Gate rebuilt in 2018 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1601 |
| Built by | Matsudaira Iehisa |
| Demolished | 1874 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Daimyō of Satsuma |
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