Kōchi Castle

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Kōchi Castle, located in Kōchi city on the island of Shikoku, Japan, is a historically significant and well-preserved feudal castle. Originally constructed in the early 17th century by Yamanouchi Kazutoyo, the castle served as the seat of the Yamauchi lords who ruled over the Tosa Domain. Unlike many other Japanese castles, Kōchi Castle retains its original main keep (tenshu), which survived various natural disasters and fires, making it a rare example of an Edo-period structure. The castle complex includes a variety of buildings and defensive structures, such as gates, turrets, and a well-manicured garden.

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