Fushimi-Momoyama-jō Castle

Kyoto, Japan, Japan

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Fushimi-Momoyama Castle is a historic castle in Kyoto that was originally built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi between 1592 and 1594 as a luxurious retirement residence and symbol of his power near the end of Japan’s Sengoku period.

Although it looked like a fortress, it was also known for its lavish interiors, including the famous Golden Tea Room. The original castle was destroyed by an earthquake in 1596, rebuilt shortly afterward, and later became the site of a famous siege in 1600, when Torii Mototada defended it in support of Tokugawa Ieyasu before the Battle of Sekigahara.

The castle was eventually dismantled in the early 17th century, with parts of its buildings reused in temples and castles across Japan. The structure seen today is a replica built in 1964 near the original site.