Tomioka Castle

Tomioka Castle (富岡城, Tomioka-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Tomioka, Reihoku Town, Amakusa District, Kumamoto Prefecture. During the 16th century, it was the castle of Terasawa Katataka, a daimyō who played a critical part in repressing the Shimabara Rebellion.

  • Tomioka Castle
  • Korai Gate of Tomioka Castle
    Korai Gate of Tomioka Castle
  • Tomioka Visitor Center
    Tomioka Visitor Center
  • View from Tomioka Castle
    View from Tomioka Castle
  • The grounds of Tomioka Castle
    The grounds of Tomioka Castle
  • Stone wall of Castle
    Stone wall of Castle
  • Stone wall of Castle
    Stone wall of Castle
  • Inari Shrine at Tomioka Castle
    Inari Shrine at Tomioka Castle

Further reading

  • De Lange, William (2021). An Encyclopedia of Japanese Castles. Groningen: Toyo Press. pp. 600 pages. ISBN 978-9492722300.

32°31′44.07″N 130°1′54.78″E / 32.5289083°N 130.0318833°E / 32.5289083; 130.0318833

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