Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Kumamoto Castle
熊本城
Japan's most formidable castle, built by Kato Kiyomasa in 1601 with genius defensive engineering — sloped stone walls impossible to climb, wells dug throughout, and edible wallpaper (yam-paste plaster). Damaged in the 2016 earthquake, its ongoing restoration is Japan's most ambitious castle repair project.
| Japanese Name | 熊本城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県) |
| Region | Kyushu (九州) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1601 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 32.8065, 130.7058 |