REEXAMINATION OF THE KEEP OF MATSUE CASTLE BASED ON THE RESTORATION DOCUMENTS IN 1950-1955

Abstract

We reexamined the keep of Matsue castle based on the restoration documents in 1950-1955. The results as follows;
1. There is possibility of the different construction background between the basement to 2nd floor and the 3rd to 5th floor, because of age, technique and two kinds of Banzuke.
2. There are 96 pillars reaching two layers, called Tohshibashira. The Tohshibashira of 5th floor were shaved all sides.
3. The 40 percent pillars from 1st to 4th floor are covered with boards, called Tsutsumiita. They were added behind. The restoration staffs tried to remove them but stopped.