Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Edo Castle
江戸城
Built by Ota Dokan in 1457 and later expanded into the largest castle complex in the world by Tokugawa Ieyasu. The inner palace is now the Imperial Palace; the massive stone walls, moats, and gates remain as Japan's premier historic site.
| Japanese Name | 江戸城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 東京都 |
| Region | 関東 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1457 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.6852, 139.7528 |