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復元事業 | 石垣の名城 丸亀城 英語（日本100名城・現存十二天守）
The Prize Project of Marugame Castle’s Yagura and Hanshu Goten Reconstruction Deployment Plan
The purpose of the project
Now in Marugame Castle, Tenshu wooden castle keep built in the beginning of the Edo Period, Otemon the entrance gate, and Genkansaki Gomon the front gate of feudal lord’s residence still remain. Originally Sumiyagura and Watariyagura were built on the stone walls and their white walls surrounded the castle keep. And HanshuGoten was in the northwest part of the castle, around Marugame City History and Folklore Museum. However, these Yagura andHanshuGoten were burnt down or demolished.
In order to restore Marugame Castle’s beauties in early times of the Kyogoku Period, Marugame City is planning the prize project of Sumiyagura※1, Watariyagura※2 and HanshuGoten※3 reconstruction. The prize money a total of 10,000,000 yen will be offered for credible old photographs for the reconstruction.
※1 Sumiyagura (corner tower): Two-story buildings standing on corners of stone walls
※2 Watariyagura (roofed passage): Long one story buildings standing on stone walls for connecting yagura towers.
※3 Hanshu Goten (feudal lord’s residence): The feudal lord’s palace built in the south of Genkansaki Gomon (front gate of feudal lord’s residence).
Application Period
April 1st 2023 to March 31st 2026 (Three years)
When restorable photographs found even in the middle of the application period, this project will be closed.
Implementing Agency
Marugame City
Prize Object: Old photographs which can be credible material for the reconstruction
Old photographs of Sumiyagura and Watariyagura on the mountain which were burnt down or demolished in the beginning of the Meiji Period (The beginning of 1870’s and before).
Old photographs of Hanshu Goten which was burnt down in 1869 (The photograph of Hanshu Goten before it was burnt down).
Recipient of Prize Money
Provider of restorable photographs stated above
Establishment of Examining Committee
An examining committee organized by specialists will be established and appraise the photographs to inquire into its authenticity.
Prize Money
- Photographs which can be credible materials for the perfect reconstruction of Sumiyagura, Watariyagura or Hanshu Goten〈Total amount of the prize: 10,000,000円〉
- Photographs which can be credible materials for the partial reconstruction of any part of Yagura, Watariyagura or Hanshu Goten〈The prize money will be discussed and decided by the committee.〉
- No prize money will be given for photographs which are not able to be used as materials for the reconstruction.
Payment of Prize Money
The prize money will be paid when the reconstruction images of Yagura and Hanshu Goten created based on the provided materials are recognized by The Agency for Cultural Affairs. When the data from a number of providers became the basis of reconstruction images, the prize money will be distributed depending on the value of the provided materials (photographs).
Contact details for inquiries
Marugame City History and Folklore Museum
Preservation and Utilization of Cultural Properties Division, Education Department Marugame Board of Education
Tel +81-877-22-5366
