
Images: Daniel O'Grady
福山藩
Fukuyama Domain
水野氏

Mizuno Clan
100,000 Koku
松平 (奥平)

Matsudaira (Okudaira) Clan
100,000 Koku
阿部氏

Abe Clan
100,000 Koku
福山城
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 |