Reconstructed Castle
○ Second 100 Castles
Nakatsu Castle
中津城
Built by Kuroda Yoshitaka (Josui) in 1588 on the shores of Buzen Strait, Nakatsu Castle in Oita is one of Japan's three great sea castles. Half of its original stone walls were built by Kuroda and half by Hosokawa Tadaoki, making the different stone-stacking styles clearly visible.
| Japanese Name | 中津城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 大分県 |
| Region | 九州 |
| Castle Type | Coastal Castle |
| Year Built | 1588 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 33.5994, 131.1967 |