Link Shibata Castle is a flatland style Japanese Castle is located in Shibata in Niigata Prefecture in the Chubu region. Construction of Shibata Castle started under Mizoguchi Hidekatsu, but was not completed until 1654. Today the original Omote-mon Gate and the Sumi yagura (turret) of Shibata Castle still remain and are designated Important National Properties. The Tatsumi and Sangai yagura (turrets) were restored in 2004. |