【4K】Kunohe Castle (Iwate) / 九戸城 (岩手)

Walk-through movie of Kunohe castle (九戸城) that is Japanese castle at Iwate pref. Located at terrace of Mabechi-gawa river, it was built as home castle of Kunohe clan that is branch family of Nanbu clan. Kunohe clan contributed to expansion of Nanbu clan but opposed to its succession, and raised at this castle in 1590. Facing overwhelming Toyotomi army sent to support main family Kunohe clan was ruined, and Toyotomi army reformed this castle into modern one with stone wall then Nanbu clan shortly used as home castle.

【Timeline】
00:00 Third Area / 三の丸
07:00 Secondary Area / 二の丸
10:30 Stone Wall / 石垣
17:00 Primary Area / 本丸
26:00 Main Gate / 追手門
43:30 Backside Gate / 搦手門

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