#Japan2025 #ShipShape naval history trip... update 17 Fushimi-mo-moyama-jo castle

At Fushimi-Momoyama Castle in Kyoto, the visit begins with the climb and an immediate impression of how the uphill approach itself discourages an attacker.

The steep stairs at Fushimi-Momoyama Castle prompt a practical reflection on how elevation, armour, weapons, and fatigue shape an assault.

Fushimi-Momoyama's resemblance to Japanese castles in Total War leads to a quick check of the game's visual claims against a real site.