The fortified promontory was a lookout for the Kishū...

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The fortified promontory was a lookout for the Kishū clan, who vigilantly guarded their coastline against foreign intruders.
It was 1 of 10 strategic points along the cliffs, but was considered most important as it stood closest to their base at Wakayama Castle (和歌山城).

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Matcha precariously purchased on the clifftop overlooking Wakayama Bay.

Bandoko-teien, a garden on cliffs overlooking Wakayama Bay.

Matcha with a view...a blustery day on the cliffs above Wakayama Bay.

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Camellia Tea Ceremony

Wakayama Castle was the administrative base of the Kishū clan (1 of the 3 'noble' branches of the Tokugawa family).

Toyotomi Hidenaga (豊臣秀長 1540-91) established the current castle, replacing Ōta Castle and building upon old fortifications of the Hatakeyama clan (畠山氏).

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Looking out at Wakayama City from the castle.

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With the arrival of Commodore Perry and the 'Black Ships' (マシュー・ペリー 1794-1858/黒船来航) in 1853, the shōgunate hastily ordered construction of full-scale coastal defenses at strategic points. Kishū Domain (紀州藩) expanded and created 10 lookout 'forts'.

#Wakayama #和歌山

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