Multilingual release of Fujimi Tower commentary signboard

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Fujimi Tower

A tower located on the northern side of the main bailey with a view of Mt. Fuji.

Fujimi Tower is depicted in illustrations of Hamamatsu Castle from the Edo period and mentioned in records from when buildings and land belonging to the Castle were sold by the government at the beginning of the Meiji period.

It was constructed on elevated ground on the northern side of the main bailey.

Three foundation stones were found on the north side of the watchtower during an excavation in 2008 and 2009, and it became clear that cobblestones were laid to the north of the foundation stones.

It is thought that Fujimi Tower was a palace-like building with rooms fitted with Kyoma, larger size tatami mats from Kyoto. As the name of the watchtower suggests, it was constructed with the view of Mt.Fuji in mind.

It is not clear when Fujimi Tower was constructed, but judging from the large number of excavated tiles with the Japanese bellflower family crest, it is believed to have been built when Lord OTA reigned as a castle lord during the latter half of the 17^th century.


Illustration of Hamamatsu Castle in Enshu (From the Hamamatsu City History Museum Collection)	Illustration of a Reconstructed Fujimi Tower	View of Mt. Fuji	Excavation Site of Fujimi Tower