Iwazu Myoshinji Castle

Iwazu-Myōshinjijō is one of several fortification sites in the wider complex of fortifications beneath Iwazu Castle. Iwazu-Myoshinjijō is now the site of a temple, Enpukuji; no ruins remain. Enpukuji is a nice temple and features large trees which are landmarks for the neighbourhood.

History

Iwazu-Myōshinjijō was constructed in 1426 as a satellite fortification of Iwazujō by Matsudaira Nobumitsu. In 1461 the fort(ified residence) was concerted into a temple, Myōshinji, by Nobumitsu to pray for his wife and child who had died. For more info' see Iwazu Castle.

Field Notes

Iwazu-Myōshinjijō is one of several fortification sites in the wider complex of fortifications beneath Iwazu Castle. Iwazu-Myoshinjijō is now the site of a temple, Enpukuji; no ruins remain. Enpukuji is a nice temple and features large trees which are landmarks for the neighbourhood.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Iwazu Myoshinji Castle
Japanese Name	岩津妙心寺城
Founder	Matsudaira Nobumitsu
Year Founded	1426
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest Station is Kitanomasuzuka Station on the Aichi Loop Line
Hours	24/7 free; temple
Time Required	10 minutes
URL	Castle Website
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	35.00384, 137.16952
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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