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Murokoyama Castle

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村岡山城

Explore the ruins of a 16th-century mountain castle, a designated historic site.

Murokoyama Castle
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What it is

  • A Japanese mountain castle built in 1574.
  • Constructed by the Ikko-ikki forces of the Nanayama family.
  • Designated a Katsuyama City Historic Site in 2019.
  • Existed until 1580, also known as Murokoyama.

What to see

  • Castle ruins on Mt. Otate, 301 meters high.
  • Main enclosure over 30 by 40 meters.
  • Layout of a renkaku-shiki mountain castle.
  • Remains of watchtowers, moats, and earthworks.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Murokoyama Castle Open in Google Maps

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