About Takashima Castle (Suwa's Floating Castle) Built in 1593 (Keicho 3) by Takayoshi Hineno, a general under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. One of Japan's three major lake castles (along with Matsue Castle and Zeze Castle), located on the shores of Lake Suwa. During the Edo period, it served as the residence of the Suwa clan of the Takashima domain, lasting until the Meiji era. Listed as Continued Japan 100 Famous Castles No. 130 Designated as a city historical site. Newly released with a new design to coincide with the Takashima Castle Festival in Reiwa 5 (2023). A valuable Goshuin (castle stamp) sold only on-site (no mail order available). ● Condition: Purchased at Takashima Castle ● Cover: Yes (vinyl) ● Sun damage: None ● Creases: None ● Scratches: None ● Folds: None ● Writing: None #Goshuin #CastleStamp #Nagano #Suwa #Takashima #Hineno #FloatingCastle #Continued100FamousCastles #Shinshu #Shinano 2/2