EDO CASTLE
In 1457, the Uesugi clan built the first Edo Castle. The castle remained under their control until Tokugawa came. Then, Edo became the social and political center of Japan, which led it to become the capital of Japan. It’s protection features included a 15 km outer moat, and a 5 km inner moat that connect to the Sumida River. There were also temples placed in the northeast and southwest to ward off evil spirits with Japanese Feng Shui.
(Edo Castle profile)
In 1457, the Uesugi clan built the first Edo Castle. The castle remained under their control until Tokugawa came. Then, Edo became the social and political center of Japan, which led it to become the capital of Japan. It’s protection features included a 15 km outer moat, and a 5 km inner moat that connect to the Sumida River. There were also temples placed in the northeast and southwest to ward off evil spirits with Japanese Feng Shui.
(Edo Castle profile)