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|Japanese Name=池田城
|Japanese Name=池田城
|Romaji Name=Ikeda-jo
|Romaji Name=Ikeda-jo
|Alternate Names=
|Founder=Ikeda Noriyori
|Founder=Ikeda Noriyori
|Year Founded=1334
|Year Founded=1334
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|Castle Condition=Reconstructed main keep
|Castle Condition=Reconstructed main keep
|Historical Period=Pre Edo Period
|Historical Period=Pre Edo Period
|Main Keep Structure=
|Year Reconstructed=1999
|Year Reconstructed=1999
|Artifacts=
|Features=gates, turrets, walls
|Features=gates, turrets, walls
|Access=Hankyu Ikeda Sta., 15 min walk
|Access=Hankyu Ikeda Sta., 15 min walk
|Visitor Information=Free admission;, closed Tuesdays and New Year's holidays; open 900-1700 (Nov.-Mar.) and 900-1900 (Apr.-Oct.)
|Visitor Information=Free admission;, closed Tuesdays and New Year's holidays; open 900-1700 (Nov.-Mar.) and 900-1900 (Apr.-Oct.)
|Time Required=
|Website=http://www.ikedashi-kanko.jp/sub_page/meisyo_deta/meisho_annai.html
|Website=http://www.ikedashi-kanko.jp/sub_page/meisyo_deta/meisho_annai.html
|City=Ikeda City
|City=Ikeda City
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|Notes=The reconstructed buildings are mock reconstructions of the type that might have been here in the late Sengoku Period.
|Notes=The reconstructed buildings are mock reconstructions of the type that might have been here in the late Sengoku Period.
|History=The castle was originally a small fortification built by Ikeda Noriyori in 1334. The Ikeda clan ruled the area from this time through to the Sengoku Period. The castle was involved in many battles and struggles for power in the area and gradually grew in size and strength with each. The castle fell to Oda Nobunaga in 1568. Nobunaga recognized the skills and intelligence of Ikeda Katsumasa, lord of the castle and made him a retainer. Ikeda rebuilt and strengthened much of the castle learning from Nobunaga's castle techniques. Araki Murashige took over the castle in a coup in 1570 and expelled Ikeda Katsumasa from the castle. The castle was abandoned in 1580 when Araki moved to Itami Castle.
|History=The castle was originally a small fortification built by Ikeda Noriyori in 1334. The Ikeda clan ruled the area from this time through to the Sengoku Period. The castle was involved in many battles and struggles for power in the area and gradually grew in size and strength with each. The castle fell to Oda Nobunaga in 1568. Nobunaga recognized the skills and intelligence of Ikeda Katsumasa, lord of the castle and made him a retainer. Ikeda rebuilt and strengthened much of the castle learning from Nobunaga's castle techniques. Araki Murashige took over the castle in a coup in 1570 and expelled Ikeda Katsumasa from the castle. The castle was abandoned in 1580 when Araki moved to Itami Castle.
|Year Visited=2013
|Year Visited=2017
|AddedJcastle=2012
|AddedJcastle=2012
|Japanese Notes=全ての建造物は模擬です。
|Japanese Notes=
|Visits=Viewer Donated
|Visits=June 24, 2017
|GPSLocation=34.8268, 135.42811
|GPSLocation=34.8268, 135.42811
|Contributor=Eric
|FriendsLinks=
}}
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Revision as of 08:09, 11 September 2020

The reconstructed buildings are mock reconstructions of the type that might have been here in the late Sengoku Period.

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History

The castle was originally a small fortification built by Ikeda Noriyori in 1334. The Ikeda clan ruled the area from this time through to the Sengoku Period. The castle was involved in many battles and struggles for power in the area and gradually grew in size and strength with each. The castle fell to Oda Nobunaga in 1568. Nobunaga recognized the skills and intelligence of Ikeda Katsumasa, lord of the castle and made him a retainer. Ikeda rebuilt and strengthened much of the castle learning from Nobunaga's castle techniques. Araki Murashige took over the castle in a coup in 1570 and expelled Ikeda Katsumasa from the castle. The castle was abandoned in 1580 when Araki moved to Itami Castle.


Field Notes

The reconstructed buildings are mock reconstructions of the type that might have been here in the late Sengoku Period.


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Gallery
  • Mock reconstructed main keep
  • Main keep and The MInamimon Gate
  • Koguchimon Gate
  • Reconstructed wooden wall
  • Main keep seen through the Koguchimon
  • Reconstructed walls seen from the inside
  • Higashimon Gate
  • Wooden Bridge
  • Kitamon Gate
  • Wooden bridge seen from below
  • Main keep
  • Main keep
  • View from the top of the main keep
  • Map


Castle Profile
English Name Ikeda Castle
Japanese Name 池田城
Founder Ikeda Noriyori
Year Founded 1334
Castle Type Hilltop
Castle Condition Reconstructed main keep
Historical Period Pre Edo Period
Year Reconstructed 1999
Features gates, turrets, walls
Visitor Information
Access Hankyu Ikeda Sta., 15 min walk
Hours Free admission;, closed Tuesdays and New Year's holidays; open 900-1700 (Nov.-Mar.) and 900-1900 (Apr.-Oct.)
Time Required
URL Castle Website
Location Ikeda City, Osaka
Coordinates 34.8268, 135.42811
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Admin
Added to Jcastle 2012
Contributor Eric
Admin Year Visited 2017
Admin Visits June 24, 2017


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