Tomioka Castle

Tomioka Castle (富岡城 Tomioka-jō) is a Japanese castle located in Kyūshū. During the 16th century, it was the castle of Terasawa Katataka, a daimyo who played a critical part in repressing the Shimabara Rebellion.

Coordinates: 32°31′44.07″N 130°1′54.78″E / 32.5289083°N 130.0318833°E / 32.5289083; 130.0318833

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