Yes, so you can see how Kiyomasa overcompensated, making his designs difficult to breach, but equally difficult to protect, as he needed many more samurai manning those yagura to defend it.
I think I’ve only seen Meiji era photos, and the ones in your articles do attest to its grandeur, however it seems a lot had gone by then. When I made the comment I was kind of thinking earlier on…but even now it’s a fine castle.
Yes, it is similar to the Honmaru Goten of Nagoya, however, Kiyomasa only worked on the stone bases of the two tower keeps, and no other part of Nagoya. The similar style is an architectural type known as Shoin-zukuri, a style preferred by the samurai caste, hence the similarities.
I'm going to visit Kumamoto castle for a second time in October. I see that I missed a lot during my first journey. Nice read. Can't wait to read the second part.
62 turrets!
Yes, so you can see how Kiyomasa overcompensated, making his designs difficult to breach, but equally difficult to protect, as he needed many more samurai manning those yagura to defend it.
Incidentally, Nagoya Castle only had 11 yagura, and relied on its simple yet effective design to remain unchallenged.
Still, Kumamoto must’ve been magnificent to behold.
The old photos do make it seem that way.
I think I’ve only seen Meiji era photos, and the ones in your articles do attest to its grandeur, however it seems a lot had gone by then. When I made the comment I was kind of thinking earlier on…but even now it’s a fine castle.
Nagoya wins! 😀
The Honmaru resembles a lot the one em Nagoyajo. A guess its the "Kyomasa Style".
Yes, it is similar to the Honmaru Goten of Nagoya, however, Kiyomasa only worked on the stone bases of the two tower keeps, and no other part of Nagoya. The similar style is an architectural type known as Shoin-zukuri, a style preferred by the samurai caste, hence the similarities.
Oh, thats a great info. So, time to research and study about Shoin-Zukuri
I'm going to visit Kumamoto castle for a second time in October. I see that I missed a lot during my first journey. Nice read. Can't wait to read the second part.