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Komaru Castle
35.8980° N, 136.2302° E
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Komaru Castle, a Sengoku period structure, is located in present-day Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1575 CE by Sassa Narimasa, a general under Oda Nobunaga, the castle played a role in maintaining peace in Echizen Province. It was strategically situated on a hill with stone ramparts, moats, and marshes protecting its inner bailey and citadel. Although it was never completed, its remnants, including earthen foundations, a gate, and fragments of roof tiles, provide insights into the era's architectural practices and historical events, such as Maeda Toshiie's suppression of the Ikkō-ikki. Abandoned in 1581 when Narimasa relocated, the site is now a recognized historic location in Fukui Prefecture.
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Castle Establishment
1575 CE
Castle Abandonment
1581 CE
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