Fukuyama Castle is classified as a hilltop castle (its layout: Rinkakushiki), and is located in Hiroshima Prefecture. During the pre-modern age, it found itself within the borders of Bingo Province. It is associated with the Mizuno, Abe clans. Dates in use: 1622-1874.

This was once an immense castle. It was built thus to provide a buffer between Daimyō 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.

Historical recognition

Site	National Historic Site
Fushimi Turret	Important Cultural Property
Sujigane Gate	Important Cultural Property