Which city located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan was founded in 1954 and lies between Kakogawa and Himeji; the latter being famous for a hilltop castle complex comprising 83 buildings and advanced defensive systems?
Takasago, Hyōgo Takasago (高砂市 , Takasago-shi ) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on July 1, 1954. It lies between the cities of Kakogawa to the east and Himeji to the west, which is known for its castle.
Sakurabora Castle Sakurabora Castle (桜洞城 , Sakurabora-jō ) was a medieval Japanese castle built in the Hida Province. It is now located in the present-day city of Gero, Gifu Prefecture. It was constructed by the daimyo Mitsuki Naoyori (三木直頼) in 1544, near the end of the Sengoku period.