Miyao Castle
宮尾城
Miyao Castle is a historic island fortress, crucial to the Battle of Itsukushima.
What it is
- A Japanese castle, also known as Miyao-no-jo.
- Built on a 30-meter hill, part of Setonaikai National Park.
- Existed before the pivotal Battle of Itsukushima.
What to see
- The entire island is a Special Historic Site.
- The entire island is a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
- Castle utilized a peninsula connected to Mt. Misen.
- Two high points formed the castle's center.
- Horikiri were built to cut off the two high points.
- Stone walls were used to solidify the ground.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Miyao Castle Open in Google Maps
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