Kii Castle

Kii Castle (基肄城, Kii-jo) was a castle structure between Miyaki District, Saga and Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan.[1][2] Kii Castle has been designated a site of special national significance.[3]

Kii Castle
基肄城
Miyaki District, Saga and Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
Kii castle
Type	Korean-style fortress
Site information
Condition	ruins
Site history
Built	665
Built by	Yamato court

History

Kii castle was built by the Yamato court. Following the defeat of Yamato Japan in the 663 Battle of Hakusukinoe by an alliance of Tang China and the Korean kingdom of Silla, Emperor Tenji ordered the construction of defenses against a possible invasion.[3]

Kii Castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.[4]

See also

• List of Historic Sites of Japan (Saga)
• List of Historic Sites of Japan (Fukuoka)
• List of foreign-style castles in Japan

References

1. "基肄城" (in Japanese). 攻城団. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
2. "基肄城" (in Japanese). 熊本県立装飾古墳館分館 歴史公園鞠智（きくち）城・温故創生館. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
3. "基肄城" (in Japanese). Chikushi city official. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
4. "続日本100名城" (in Japanese). 日本城郭協会. Retrieved 25 July 2019.