Star Fort
○ Second 100 Castles
Ryugajo
龍岡城
One of only two Western-style star-shaped forts (goryokaku) in Japan, built in 1867 in Saku, Nagano. Smaller than Hakodate's Goryokaku, it was built as the domain headquarters of the Sanada-affiliated Matsudaira clan.
| Japanese Name | 龍岡城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 長野県 |
| Region | 中部 |
| Castle Type | Star Fort |
| Year Built | 1867 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 36.15, 138.4667 |