Fukuoka Castle (2) 🏰

Across the moat lies the Fukuoka Castle Ruins, where you can see the Otemon Gate and the Shiomidai Yagura, which has been relocated next to the gate for preservation. 🎢🌟 When I first saw a "yagura" at Osaka Castle, I was puzzled because in Chinese, "lu" refers to something like an oar. Later, I learned that in Japan, a "yagura" is actually one of the important ancillary structures of a castle, playing a crucial role in defense. 🏰 A "yagura" can serve many functions, such as watching over the outside of the castle, storing weapons, and acting as a platform for launching long-range weapons. 🎢🌟 It usually has an excellent view. The best-preserved "yagura" in Fukuoka Castle is the Tawaramon Yagura, located on the south side of the castle ruins and recognized as a precious cultural property of Japan. 🎢🌟 The Tawaramon Yagura is a single-story building on a stone wall, combining defense and lookout functions and is an important part of the castle's defense system. 🌿 #Fukuoka 🌺