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02-MAY-2013 Mark A. Krauss

Fukuyama-jo

Fukuyama, Japan view map

Fukuyama Castle, sometimes called Hisamatsu Castle or Iyō Castle was the castle of the Bingo-Fukuyama Han during the Edo period of Japanese history. The castle is located in Fukuyama Park in Fukuyama, Hiroshima near Fukuyama Station.
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The castle was built on a hill on the Fukuyama plain and it was the capital of Bingo Fukuyama Han. Construction was started in 1619 during the Genna era. There were double moats around the castle and an inlet led to the Seto Inland Sea.
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Most buildings of the castle was destroyed during World War II. Most of the dry stone was later removed, and Fukuyama Station was built very near where the castle stood. The main tower was rebuilt in 1966.

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF AF-S
1/400s f/8.0 at 28.0mm iso200 full exif

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Jim's Atavistic Visions07-May-2013 14:15
Lucky you, great place to visit.
fotabug07-May-2013 12:42
Absolutely gorgeous scene, Mark! Beautiful composition with details in keeping with the Japanese style of art. I think it is very well done! V