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  2. Kaneishi Castle - Wikipedia

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    Kaneishi Castle is a flatland-style Japanese castle, located at the foot of Shimizuyama, a mountain which had been fortified during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), and which was the stronghold of the Sō clan. It was originally called the "Kaneishi-no-yakata", and began as a fortified residence built by Sō Masamori in 1528.

  3. Tsushima Island - Wikipedia

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    Kaneda Castle Ruins: The ruins of a mountain castle, constructed in 667 by Emperor Tenji on Jouyama (elevation 276 meters), are recognized as a national special historic site. Leveraging the steep natural terrain, the construction includes extensive stone ramparts encircling the site, covering approximately 2.2 to 2.8 kilometers.

  4. Kaneda Castle - Wikipedia

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    Kaneda Castle (金田城, Kaneda-jō) was a Korean-style fortress located in Tsushima, Nagasaki prefecture. Kaneda castle has been designated as being of national special significance. Kaneda castle has been designated as being of national special significance.

  5. Tsushima-Fuchū Domain - Wikipedia

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    Tsushima Fuchū Domain (対馬府中藩, Tsushima Fuchū han), also called the Tsushima Domain, was a domain of Japan in the Edo period. It is associated with Tsushima Province on Tsushima Island in modern-day Nagasaki Prefecture .

  6. Japanese castles in Korea - Wikipedia

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    These castles were established by either reinforcing existing settlements, or were built anew if no suitable settlements existed in the area where a castle was needed. [3] Although the locations are currently unknown, Japanese castles are also believed to have been built between Kilju and Anbyŏn in the historical Hamgyong Province. [4]

  7. Watazumi Shrine - Wikipedia

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    A Korean tour guide reportedly threatened the priest's life. [7] This ban substantially reduced the amount of Korean tourists who visited Tsushima . [ 7 ] Some have described the ban, especially as it singled out the Korean tourists, as discriminatory.

  8. Gotō Islands - Wikipedia

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    The historic castle in Fukue, Ishida Castle, was built last of all castles in Japanese history because year after the castle was completed Japan underwent the Meiji Restoration. Today, the castle is used as the Goto high school and is contributing to the education of young people. Most of the castle area inside the stone walls are opened for ...

  9. Kaijin Shrine - Wikipedia

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    Kaijin Shrine is a significant shrine on Tsushima Island. It is known as the "Shrine of the Sea Kami." This shrine was the most important one in the past. It was called the ichinomiya. The shrine was originally linked to the sea deity Watatsumi. Later, it became associated with Hachiman. This association is mentioned in late Heian period sources.