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Kochi Nakamura Castle

A hilltop castle in Shimanto (formerly Nakamura), Kochi, built by the Ichijo clan who turned this remote valley into a refined 'little Kyoto.' The ruined earthworks and stone walls above the Shimanto River are all that remain of the elegant Ichijo court culture transplanted to deepest Shikoku.

Japanese Name中村城
PrefectureKochi Prefecture (高知県)
RegionShikoku (四国)
Castle TypeHill Castle
Year Built15th c.
Designation続100名城
Coordinates32.9833, 132.9333