This was once an immense castle. It was built thus to provide a buffer between Daimyo who had been loyal to the Tokugawa clan & those who had not. Unfortunately, much of this castle was destroyed in WWII bombing. Both the Fushimi turret & the Sujigane gate have been designated Important Cultural Properties & had made there way here when Fushimi castle was decommissioned.
Timeline:
1619
Construction of the castle commenced.
1620
The Fushimi Turret, of Fushimi Castle, was completed.
1622
The castle was completed.
1710
The Abe clan were station here until the castle's abandonment.
1874
The castle was abandoned.
1945
Several buildings, including the main tower were destroyed by WWII bombing.
1966
Several buildings, including the main tower were rebuilt.
