Jump to main content
Exploring Japanese Landmarks in Nishiki-e and Photographs

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Castle is a famous castle built by KATO Kiyomasa on a plateau called Mt. Chausu in 1607. The stone walls are called mushagaeshi and are one of the signature characteristics of Kumamoto Castle. During the Seinan War in 1877, government forces were besieged inside the castle.

Photos

日本之名勝

熊本城

日本名勝写真図譜略説

熊本城

日本名勝旧蹟産業写真集 中国・四国・九州地方之部 新訂

熊本城址

日本名勝風俗大写真帖

熊本城