Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Yatsushiro Castle
八代城
A flatland castle in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, built in 1622 on a low mound above the sea by Kato Tadahiro. The moated stone walls and the unusual floating appearance over the rice fields have earned it the nickname 'Floating Castle' (浮城). Only the stone bases remain after Meiji-era demolition.
| Japanese Name | 八代城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 熊本県 |
| Region | 九州 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1622 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 32.5167, 130.5833 |