Matsumae Castle

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Matsumae Castle, located in Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan, is the northernmost castle in the country and the only traditional Japanese-style castle in Hokkaido. Built in 1606 by the Matsumae clan, the castle served as a strategic defense point against potential invasions from northern regions and as the administrative center for the Matsumae Domain. The original structure was destroyed by fire in 1949, but it was reconstructed in 1960. Today, the castle is a significant cultural heritage site, featuring a museum that showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the history of the Matsumae clan and the region.

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