Experience in 3D
What does Akō Castle look like from above? This 3D model provides a unique viewing experience that you can't get on-site. Rediscover the geometric beauty of Akō Castle stone walls and check out the status of excavation work.
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What does Akō Castle look like from above? This 3D model provides a unique viewing experience that you can't get on-site. Rediscover the geometric beauty of Akō Castle stone walls and check out the status of excavation work.
Honmaru Gate
The stone walls around the Honmaru gate have complex angles, making it difficult to run toward the gate in a straight line. The yaguramon provides a study defense.
Honmaru Umayaguchi Gate
A gate protecting the eastern side of the Honmaru. To its side are curved stone walls and a yokoya-masugata construction. There is a Yagura base, as well as complex and beautiful stone walls. This gate was restored thanks to excavation efforts.
Sannomaru Ote Gate Masugata
The masugata at the Sannomaru Ote gate, which is the entrance to Akō Castle, features a strong defensive construction that allows arrows to be shot from three different directions. As of now, the yagura and gate have been restored.
Ninomaru Gardens (Repair Status)
The Ninomaru Gardens make up the northwestern part of the Akō Castle Ninomaru. The gardens are expansive, spanning 15,000 square meters. Following excavation efforts, the gardens were designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty, and repairs have been in progress.
Ninomaru East Yagura Base (Pre-Excavation)
The Ninomaru east Yagura base had previously been collapsed, which lead to repairs once it was excavated. This is the state of the base when it was collapsed.
Ninomaru East Yagura Base (Post-Excavation)
The Ninomaru east Yagura base had previously been collapsed, which lead to repairs once it was excavated. This is the state of the base when it was excavated.
Ninomaru Nishinaka Gate (Post-Excavation)
A gate at the western end of the Ninomaru Gardens. The foundation and earth-paved bridge were excavated. The gate isn't aligned with the bridge, which brought to light that there had been a drainage pipe under the gate.
Ninomaru Nishinaka Gate Pier (Post-Excavation)
In front of the Nishinaka gate was a waterway to the lake in the Ninomaru Gardens. The wooden pier of the bridge was excavated.
Ninomaru Gate Masugata (Post-Excavation)
Most of the stone walls around the Ninomaru gate were torn down during the Meiji period, however, research in recent years have uncovered the complex structure of the stone walls.
Ninomaru Gate Masugata Low Stone Walls (Post-Excavation)
Most of the stone walls around the Ninomaru gate were torn down during the Meiji period, however, research in recent years have uncovered the complex structure of the stone walls.
Ninomaru Higashi-Shikiri Gate (Post-Excavation)
The eastern portion of the shikiri, which protects the Ninomaru by splitting it into two. Earth-retaining stone walls and the foundation of a ditch extending from the walls were discovered through excavation.