yukidomariguruwa　行留郭

KEY WORD :　architecture / castles

A cul-de-sac compound. A long and narrow castle compound with only one gateway entrance which turns into a blind alley. Enemy forces were lured in and then massacred. Also classed with this type are hidden compounds kakushiguruwa 隠郭, an hostage compounds hitojichiguruwa 人質郭.

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