Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Chiran Castle
知覧城
A mountain castle built by the Sata clan in southern Kagoshima, strategically controlling the southern tip of Kyushu. Its stone walls and earthworks are designated a national historic site; the adjacent Chiran samurai district (武家屋敷) with its Ryukyu-influenced gardens is internationally acclaimed.
| Japanese Name | 知覧城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県) |
| Region | Kyushu (九州) |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 15th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 31.3667, 130.4667 |