Kochi Castle Traditional Cache
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Kochi Casttle is a located in Kochi Prefecture,Japan
Following the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, Kochi Castle was
constructed in what was then the province of Tosa. It was built by
Yamanouchi Kazutoyo, who took control of the province after
the Tokugawa victory. The castle was constructed as part of the
move from Urado to the more defensible Otakasa (alt. Odakasa) area.
Construction was begun in 1601 and was completed in 1611.
Much of the original fortress burned down in 1727; it was reconstructed
between 1729 and 1753 in the original style. The castle underwent
major restoration from 1948 to 1959. Though no battles were fought
at the castle, it is noteworthy because the castle is the original
structure, and not a post-war replica. It is also the only castle
in Japan to retain both its original tenshu, or keep, and its
palace.In fact, it is the only castle to have all the original
buildings in the honmaru, or innermost ring of defense, still standing. Micro container with just a log book. Please bring a pen.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Guvf pnpur vf cebgrpgrq sebz gur jrngure.
Pbare bs Oevpx.Xarr urvtug.