Ōtawara Castle
大田原城
Explore the ruins of a 16th-century castle, now a park, offering a glimpse into feudal Japan.
What it is
- A Japanese castle in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture.
- Built in 1543 by Otawara Sukekiyo.
- The Otawara clan ruled from here until 1868.
- Abolished in 1873 by government act.
What to see
- Site of a flatland mountain castle.
- Remains of north, main, second, and third baileys.
- Now Ryujo Park, a city historic site.
- A castle gate relocated to Koshinji Temple.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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