was a castle structure between

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and

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. Kii Castle has been designated a site of special national significance.

History

Kii castle was built by the

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court. Following the defeat of Yamato Japan in the 663 Battle of Hakusukinoe by an alliance of Tang China and the Korean kingdom of

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, Emperor Tenji ordered the construction of defenses against a possible invasion. Kii Castle was listed as one of the Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles in 2017.

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