Ichiuji Castle
一宇治城
Explore a medieval mountain castle ruin where Francis Xavier began his mission.
What it is
- A medieval Japanese mountain castle.
- Built by the Ijuin clan in the Kamakura period.
- Known for Francis Xavier's first Christian mission.
- Now maintained as Shiroyama Park.
What to see
- Castle ruins on a 144m high natural mountain.
- About 30 baileys make up the castle.
- A monument commemorates Francis Xavier's meeting.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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