CastleCastle

of Kumamoto of Kumamoto

History

Kumamoto castle was built by Katou Kiyomasa in 1607.The castle tower was burnt down by fire in 1877.The castle tower restored in 1960.

The tower of castleThe tower of castle

The tower of castle is The tower of castle is 29.5 meters.29.5 meters.

Second tower of castle Second tower of castle is 19 meters.is 19 meters.

The front entrance

This is called Hoategomon.

This gate is a entrance gate.

Uto turret

This turret is an important cultural property.

It is a five-storied and one-storied underground building.