Castles in Iwate

Iwate Prefecture has nine castles, including Kunohe Castle and Shiwa Castle. These sites offer a look into the region's historical fortifications.

Kunohe Castle

Explore Kunohe Castle, a National Historic Site with Tohoku's oldest stone wall, for a glimpse i...

Explore the historical site of Kuriyagawa Palisade, a pivotal battleground from the Former Nine...

Explore the ruins of a mountain castle, a designated historical site in Iwate Prefecture.

Tokutan Castle is an ancient Japanese castle ruin, a National Historic Site worth visiting for i...

Explore the ruins of Shiwa Castle, a short-lived but historically significant ancient Japanese f...

Explore Isawa Castle, an ancient fortress and national historic site, for a glimpse into early J...

Explore Kōriyama Castle ruins, a historic mountain castle site with scenic views.

Explore Tonomi Palisade, a National Historic Site, to understand early Oshu Hiraizumi culture.

Explore Nabekura Castle ruins, a National Historic Site with impressive earthworks and river moa...

Morioka Castle, a National Historic Site, offers a glimpse into feudal Japan and scenic park vie...

Explore Seizankan, a large Sengoku-period castle ruin, for a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.