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Kokubu Castle

Kokubu Castle (国分城, Kokubu-jō) also called Maizuru Castle is the remains of a castle structure in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The site is called a Kokubu castle, but it is a fortified residence rather than a castle.[1] In 1604, Shimazu Yoshihiro built the castle and moved from Tomiguma Castle.[2] Shimazu Yoshihisa lived a retired life in the castle, he died January 21 in 1611[3][2]
Type:  Hirajiro-style castle
Built:  1604  
Builder:  Shimazu Yoshihiro  

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