Takijiri Castle

On the site of Suwa Shrine. Profile and photos contributed by AdamT

History

Takijiri-jō is said to have been established in the Kamakura Period by the Koyama Clan. In 1336 the Koyama Clan held this fortification as allies of the Southern Court. Today there is nothing left except some clumped up earthen wall remains (dorui). The site is now a shrine.

Field Notes

On the site of Suwa Shrine.

Profile and photos contributed by AdamT

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Castle Profile
English Name	Takijiri Castle
Japanese Name	滝尻城
Founder	Koyama
Year Founded	1185-1333
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Izumi Sta. (Joan Line), 15 mins walk
Hours	24/7, free
Time Required	15 minutes
Location	Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture
Coordinates	36.94684, 140.85831
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2016
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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