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Iwaya Castle

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岩屋城

Explore Iwaya Castle ruins, a mountain fortress known for a historic 1586 battle.

Iwaya Castle
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What it is

  • A Japanese mountain castle built between 1532 and 1554.
  • It was a base for the Otomo clan's rule of Chikuzen.
  • Site of the 1586 Battle of Iwaya Castle.

What to see

  • Remains of moats and earthworks.
  • Grave of Takahashi Joun, southwest of the ruins.
  • Views from 291 meters elevation on Mt. Shioji.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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