Matsukura Castle ruins (Toyama Prefecture)

#japantrip One of Ecchu's three great mountain castles. With the Matsukura Gold Mine behind it, it is an important castle both politically and militarily. Since ancient times, it has been fought over by many warlords, and the lord of the castle has changed hands many times. In the summer, the vegetation grows so thickly that only the main enclosure such as the main castle can be seen.