Hitoyoshi Castle (人吉城) is located in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, on the banks of the Kuma River (球磨川). It was constructed in the late 12th century by Sagara Nagayori (相良長頼, 1177-1254), a vassal of Minamoto Yoritomo. It is a National Historic Site listed among Japan's Top 100 castles.
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Stone walls built along the Kuma River...
Hitoyoshi Castle
Stone walls built along the Kuma River...
Hitoyoshi Castle