Ulsan Japanese Castle
Ulsan Japanese Castle
Ulsan Japanese Castle (울산왜성, 蔚山倭城) is a Japanese style castle in Ulsan, South Korea which was constructed during the Japanese invasions of Korea (Imjin war) by Kato Kiyomasa's army. Today, Ulsan Japanese Castle is almost ruined by the city planning of Ulsan.
Ulsan Japanese Castle was excluded from Historic Sites of South Korea on October 30, 1997.
Characteristics
- Yagura (Guard Tower) : 12.
- Moats, Gates and other structures.
- Date of Construction : November, 1597 (established).
- Founder : Kato Kiyomasa.
- Status : The 7th Ulsan monument.
- Location : Hakseong-dong, Jung-ju, Ulsan.
See also
External links
- Korean National Federation of UNESCO ULSAN Clubs and associations, a reconstituted picture of Ulsan Waesung
- Map of Ulsan Japanese Castle from the Korean National Federation of UNESCO ULSAN Clubs and associations
- Ulsan Japanese Castle under Chinese-Korean allied troops attack
- Map of Ulsan Japanese Castle
Coordinates: 35°33′16″N 129°20′22″E / 35.55444°N 129.33933°E
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