Tomioka Castle

Tomioka Castle

nihongo|Tomioka Castle|富岡城|Tomioka-jō is a Japanese castle located in Kyūshū. During the 16th century, it was the castle of Terasawa Katataka, a daimyo who played a critical part in repressing the Shimabara Rebellion.

External links

* [http://www.shirofan.com/shiro/kyusyu/tomioka/tomioka.html Pictures of the ruins of Tomioka Castle]


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