Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Chofu Castle
長府城
A castle in Shimonoseki (Chofu area) built by the Mori clan's sub-domain, featuring distinctive stone walls rising from the Sea of Kanmon. The site offers views of the narrowest point of the strait to Kyushu, historically crucial for maritime control.
| Japanese Name | 長府城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 山口県 |
| Region | 中国 |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1602 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.9833, 130.9333 |