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○ Second 100 Castles

Tsushima Kanazashi Castle

The main castle of the So clan who ruled Tsushima and managed Japan's official relations with Korea throughout the Edo period. The stone walls and Yanagidomon gate in Izuhara town are well-preserved, and the nearby Banshoin clan mausoleum is a designated important cultural property.

Japanese Name対馬・金石城
PrefectureNagasaki Prefecture (長崎県)
RegionKyushu (九州)
Castle TypeHill Castle
Year Built17th c.
Designation続100名城
Coordinates34.2167, 129.2667