Goryōkaku

Goryōkaku

Goryōkaku

Goryōkaku (五稜郭) (literally, "five-point fort") is a star fort in the Japanese city of Hakodate on the island of Hokkaido. The fortress was completed in 1866. It was the main fortress of the short-lived Republic of Ezo.

History

Goryōkaku was designed in 1855 by Takeda Ayasaburō and Jules Brunet. Their plans was based on the work of the French architect Vauban. The fortress was completed in 1866, two years before the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate. It is shaped like a five-pointed star. This allowed for greater numbers of gun emplacements on its walls than a traditional Japanese fortress, and reduced the number of blind spots where a cannon could not fire.

The fort was built by the Tokugawa shogunate to protect the Tsugaru Strait against a possible invasion by the Meiji government.

Goryōkaku is famous as the site of the last battle of the Boshin War. The fighting lasted for a week (June 20–27, 1869).

Park

Today, Goryōkaku is a park declared as a Special Historical Site, being a part of the Hakodate city museum and a citizens' favorite spot for cherry-blossom viewing in spring.

Wikipedia

Website:https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/

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Historic fort in Hakodate in Hokkaido, Japan as viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 2
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Historic fort in Hakodate in Hokkaido, Japan as viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 2

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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 19
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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 19

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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 20
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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 20

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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 21
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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 21

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The restored governmental hall of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. Originally built in 1866, torn down in 1871. Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 22
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The restored governmental hall of Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. Originally built in 1866, torn down in 1871. Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 22

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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 23
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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 23

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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 24
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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 24

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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 26

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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 27
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Hakodate Magistrate's Office Building. Goryōkaku 27

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Restored pantry and storehouse. Goryōkaku 28
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Restored pantry and storehouse. Goryōkaku 28

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Restored pantry and storehouse. Goryōkaku 29
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Restored pantry and storehouse. Goryōkaku 29

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Cannons. Goryōkaku 30
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Cannons. Goryōkaku 30

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Brackley gun on the Tsukijima platform. Goryōkaku 31
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Brackley gun on the Tsukijima platform. Goryōkaku 31

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Krupp gun in the morning sun. Goryōkaku 32
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Krupp gun in the morning sun. Goryōkaku 32

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Monument in honour of Mr. Saburo Takeda. Goryōkaku 33
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Monument in honour of Mr. Saburo Takeda. Goryōkaku 33

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The stone wall of the main base on the left as you enter through the main entrance. There is a chopper at the top. On the far right is the hidden base. Goryōkaku 35
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The stone wall of the main base on the left as you enter through the main entrance. There is a chopper at the top. On the far right is the hidden base. Goryōkaku 35

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Moat. Goryōkaku 36
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Hijikata Toshizō statue. Goryōkaku 41
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Hijikata Toshizō statue. Goryōkaku 41

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Hijikata Toshizō statue. Goryōkaku 42
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Hijikata Toshizō statue. Goryōkaku 42

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In 1854, samurai who will welcome Admiral Perry of America. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 43
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In 1854, samurai who will welcome Admiral Perry of America. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 43

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In 1869, a doctor to protect patients. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 44
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In 1869, a doctor to protect patients. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 44

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Battle between the Tokugawa army and the Emperor Army in Hokkaido in 1869. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 45
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Battle between the Tokugawa army and the Emperor Army in Hokkaido in 1869. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 45

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In 1869, the end of war between the Tokugawa army and the emperor army Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 46
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In 1869, the end of war between the Tokugawa army and the emperor army Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 46

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Commemorative photograph of the new administration of conquest of Hokkaido in 1868. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 47
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Commemorative photograph of the new administration of conquest of Hokkaido in 1868. Miniature model in Hakodate Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 47

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Goryokaku as it was built (model). The bridge in the foreground is Uramon Bridge. Goryōkaku 48
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Goryokaku as it was built (model). The bridge in the foreground is Uramon Bridge. Goryōkaku 48

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Other fortress in the world. Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 49
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Other fortress in the world. Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 49

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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 56
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 56

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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 57
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 57

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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 58
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 59
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 60
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 61
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 61

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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 62
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 64
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 65
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 66
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 66

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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 67
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Viewed from the Goryokaku Tower. Goryōkaku 67

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Aerial view. Goryōkaku 69
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Aerial view. Goryōkaku 69

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Aerial view. Goryōkaku 70

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Aerial view. Goryōkaku 71

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19th century map of Goryōkaku. Goryōkaku 72
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19th century map of Goryōkaku. Goryōkaku 72

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