matsue castle (1611) in matsue, shimane prefecture, japan

12 1611 ancient architecture asia attack battle besiege black castle castles circa citadel clash culture defense defensive donjon east fight fort fortification fortress historic historical history in invade japan japanese keep landmark landscape main matsue medieval military national of old one oriental prefecture protect remain remaining samurai shimane siege sightseeing site stone strong stronghold structure tower traditional travel turret wood wooden woodwork