Matsue Castle was constructed from 1607 to 1611 by Horio Yoshiharu, the first daimyō of the Matsue Domain, during the early Edo period. Ownership was passed to the Izumo branch of the Kyōgoku in 1633 and then the Matsudaira, a junior branch of the ruling Tokugawa clan, in 1637. The Matsudaira donated Matsue Castle to the city of Matsue in 1927.
Matsue Castle is one of few remaining feudal Japanese castles that retains its main keep in its original wooden form and not a modern concrete reconstruction. Built after the last great war of feudal Japan, the castle has survived earthquakes, fires, wars and other causes that destroyed or damaged other Japanese castles. Several castle buildings were demolished during the early Meiji period with only some of the original keep and stone walls existing today. Matsue Castle, standing on the shores of Lake Shinji, is one of Japan's Three Great Lake Castles and the heart of Matsue's central riverside district.[1]
Of the 100+ castles remaining in Japan, Matsue Castle is the only one remaining in the San'in region. This castle is the second largest, the third tallest (30m) and the sixth oldest amongst castles. It was built over a period of 5 years by the daimyō of the Izumo region, Horio Yoshiharu, and was completed in 1611.
After the reigns of Horio Tadaharu and Kyōgoku Tadataka, Matsudaira Naomasa, a grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu, became Lord of the castle, after being transferred from Matsumoto in Shinano Province, and thus began a reign that lasted 10 generations of the Matsudaira clan over a period of 234 years.
In 1875, all of the buildings within the castle were dismantled, with the exception of the castle tower itself, which was allowed to remain due to pressure from interest groups. The castle underwent a complete reconstruction between 1950 and 1955.
The castle is a complex structure, built in a watchtower-style, that appears to be five stories from the outside, but has, in fact, six levels inside. Most of the walls of the castle are painted black. It is a strong structure, built to withstand warfare, yet at the same time, it is majestic and solemn, reminiscent of the Momoyama style.
Benesch, Oleg and Ran Zwigenberg (2019). Japan's Castles: Citadels of Modernity in War and Peace. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 374. ISBN9781108481946.
De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN978-9492722300.
Schmorleitz, Morton S. (1974). Castles in Japan. Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle Co. ISBN0-8048-1102-4.
Motoo, Hinago (1986). Japanese Castles. Tokyo: Kodansha. p. 200 pages. ISBN0-87011-766-1.
Mitchelhill, Jennifer (2013). Castles of the Samurai:Power & Beauty. USA: Kodansha. ISBN978-1568365121.
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matsue, castle, 松江城, matsue, japanese, castle, located, matsue, shimane, prefecture, 松江城matsue, shimane, prefecture, japanthe, keep, 2008show, shimane, prefectureshow, japancoordinates35, 474977, 050556, 474977, 050556typejapanese, castleheight30, metressite, . Matsue Castle 松江城 Matsue jō is a Japanese castle located in Matsue Shimane Prefecture Matsue Castle松江城Matsue Shimane Prefecture JapanThe keep of Matsue Castle in 2008Matsue CastleShow map of Shimane PrefectureMatsue CastleShow map of JapanCoordinates35 28 30 N 133 03 02 E 35 474977 N 133 050556 E 35 474977 133 050556TypeJapanese castleHeight30 metresSite informationControlled byHorio clan 1611 1633 Kyōgoku clan 1633 1637 Matsudaira clan 1637 1927 City of Matsue 1927 present Site historyBuilt1607 1611 412 years ago 1611 Built byHorio YoshiharuMatsue Castle was constructed from 1607 to 1611 by Horio Yoshiharu the first daimyō of the Matsue Domain during the early Edo period Ownership was passed to the Izumo branch of the Kyōgoku in 1633 and then the Matsudaira a junior branch of the ruling Tokugawa clan in 1637 The Matsudaira donated Matsue Castle to the city of Matsue in 1927 Matsue Castle is one of few remaining feudal Japanese castles that retains its main keep in its original wooden form and not a modern concrete reconstruction Built after the last great war of feudal Japan the castle has survived earthquakes fires wars and other causes that destroyed or damaged other Japanese castles Several castle buildings were demolished during the early Meiji period with only some of the original keep and stone walls existing today Matsue Castle standing on the shores of Lake Shinji is one of Japan s Three Great Lake Castles and the heart of Matsue s central riverside district 1 source source source source source source source source source source source source source source Matsue Castle outside and inside 2019Contents 1 History 2 Gallery 3 References 4 Literature 5 External linksHistory EditOf the 100 castles remaining in Japan Matsue Castle is the only one remaining in the San in region This castle is the second largest the third tallest 30m and the sixth oldest amongst castles It was built over a period of 5 years by the daimyō of the Izumo region Horio Yoshiharu and was completed in 1611 After the reigns of Horio Tadaharu and Kyōgoku Tadataka Matsudaira Naomasa a grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu became Lord of the castle after being transferred from Matsumoto in Shinano Province and thus began a reign that lasted 10 generations of the Matsudaira clan over a period of 234 years In 1875 all of the buildings within the castle were dismantled with the exception of the castle tower itself which was allowed to remain due to pressure from interest groups The castle underwent a complete reconstruction between 1950 and 1955 The castle is a complex structure built in a watchtower style that appears to be five stories from the outside but has in fact six levels inside Most of the walls of the castle are painted black It is a strong structure built to withstand warfare yet at the same time it is majestic and solemn reminiscent of the Momoyama style Matsue Castle has been registered as a national treasure of Japan since July 9 2015 2 Gallery Edit Ninomaru Ruins of the Ote gate Castle interiorReferences Edit About Matsue Castle Shimane Travel Guide Planetyze Planetyze Retrieved 2018 02 13 http tabijikan com article 17201 Matsue Castle finally designed as a Japan s national treasure in 2015 Retrieved 17 Jan 2017 Literature EditBenesch Oleg and Ran Zwigenberg 2019 Japan s Castles Citadels of Modernity in War and Peace Cambridge Cambridge University Press p 374 ISBN 9781108481946 De Lange William 2021 An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles Groningen Toyo Press pp 600 pages ISBN 978 9492722300 Schmorleitz Morton S 1974 Castles in Japan Tokyo Charles E Tuttle Co ISBN 0 8048 1102 4 Motoo Hinago 1986 Japanese Castles Tokyo Kodansha p 200 pages ISBN 0 87011 766 1 Mitchelhill Jennifer 2013 Castles of the Samurai Power amp Beauty USA Kodansha ISBN 978 1568365121 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Matsue Castle Japan Guide Visit Matsue Matsue Tourism Tripadvisor Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Matsue Castle amp oldid 1168739235, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
