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Kasugayama Castle

Mountain headquarters of the legendary warlord Uesugi Kenshin, the 'Dragon of Echigo.' Spread across the ridges of Mt. Kasugayama, this vast castle complex was virtually impregnable and symbolizes Kenshin's military dominance.

Japanese Name春日山城
PrefectureNiigata Prefecture (新潟県)
RegionChubu (中部)
Castle TypeMountain Castle
Year Built16th c.
Designation100名城
Coordinates37.1369, 138.1836