Kurume Castle (久留米城, Kurume-jō) was a castle structure in Kurume, Japan.[1] Kurume Castle was built by the ninth son of Mōri Motonari, Kobayakawa Hidekane in 1587.[2] Kurume castle is now only ruins, with some stone walls and water moat.[3] The castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[4] | ||||||
Type: Hirajirostyle castle | ||||||
Built: 1504-21 / 1587 | ||||||
Builder: Kobayakawa Hidekane | ||||||