Exploring the turbulent history and modern reconstruction of Fushimi Momoyama Castle in Kyoto

  • Published on : 12/03/2024
  • by : Japan Experience
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Nestled in the southern reaches of Kyoto, Fushimi Momoyama Castle, also known as Fushimi Castle, stands as a testament to Japan's tumultuous past. Originally built in the late 16th century for warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi as a retirement palace, the castle has a dramatic history marked by destruction from an earthquake, rebuilding, and later serving as the site of a famous siege and mass suicide. Today, a replica castle constructed near the original site in 1964 serves as a monument to the castle's storied history.