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This is the second video of "Sasebo Kogyo Fort Ruins" that was introduced last spring. In 1889 (Meiji 22), Sasebo Naval District was established and Sasebo Naval Port was constructed as a base for the navy. In response to this, "Sasebo Fort" was planned to ensure the safety of Sasebo Naval Port, the base for the fleet, and construction began around Sasebo Bay in 1897 (Meiji 30). A group of army artillery batteries was built surrounding Sasebo Port, and by around 1901 (Meiji 34), batteries and forts were built on the north side of the mouth of Sasebo Bay (Takagozaki, Kogyo, Maruideyama), the south side of the mouth of Sasebo Bay (Mentaka Fort Ruins, Ishiharadake), and the north and west sides of Sasebo City (Kengyuzaki, Maedake). During the Russo-Japanese War, the Sasebo Fort was also mobilized, but the war ended without a single shot being fired. Currently, it is one of the observation points in Sasebo as the remains of a gun battery. (Quoted from Nagasaki Travel Net) Maruideyama Observatory was built to direct howitzer battles. Unlike direct-fire guns that aim directly at the target, howitzers shoot arcing bullets, so their operation required precise data, calculations, and quick corrections. The observatory was equipped with a rangefinder to observe the distance to enemy ships and the point of impact, and to report this to the battery. In addition, a moat was dug around the observatory to prevent the movement of observers from being seen from the sea. The armored bunkers of this observatory still remain, but the only ones that remain in Japan are Maruideyama and the Yura Fortress Tomogashima First Battery (Wakayama City). Currently, it is an observation point from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Kujukushima Islands, recognized as one of the "most beautiful bays in the world." (Quoted from Nagasaki Prefecture, Communicating) Table of Contents 0:00 Opening 0:40 Confirming the destination (Marudeyama Observatory ruins) 2:42 First checkpoint (820m remaining) 4:15 Second checkpoint Tawaragaura Trail Guide Map 9:51 Arrival at Maruideyama Observatory ruins 14:19 Drone filming and time lapse 16:43 Shelter 18:30 Ending Video source: 3840x2160 4K 30fps Filming equipment: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 / DJI Air2S Filming and editing: Doromichi Music: The Captain's Walk written by Addpico To the Land of One Day written by Akiyama Hirokazu Breath, Tenderly written by Kamaboko Sachiko Video editing software: PowerDirector365 Nationwide comprehensive application approved: Hankook operation No. 8027 #Japan Heritage #sasebo #Historic sites #infiltration #Fort #Observation station #4K #UHD #Pocket3 #dji #Saikai National Park