Iwato Castle (Mikawa)

Iwatojō is a fortified manor hall site in Iwato Township, Okazaki Municipality. It is the kyokan (residence) in a jōkan pairing with Dodo-toride, a fort on the mountain above the kyokan. No ruins remain of the kyokan and it is now the site of the village's Shinmeisha shrine. The shrine

History

Iwatojō was the fortified manor hall of Amano Tôsada during the 14th century. The Amano Clan ruled Iwato Township for several generations. Dōdo-toride was built on the mountainside above as a fortified redoubt to be used in times of conflict. There is a folkloric tale that the lord of the manor was killed in battle and his wife went up to the mountain to die, becoming a white dragon.

Field Notes

Iwatojō is a fortified manor hall site in Iwato Township, Okazaki Municipality. It is the kyokan (residence) in a jōkan pairing with Dodo-toride, a fort on the mountain above the kyokan. No ruins remain of the kyokan and it is now the site of the village's Shinmeisha shrine. The shrine has some nice stone-piled retaining walls, but these are not related to any fortification. The Dōdo castle-mount can be seen above. A modern highway runs on an viaduct over the valley.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Iwato Castle (Mikawa)
Japanese Name	三河岩戸城
Founder	Amano Tôsada
Year Founded	14th Century
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	I cycled from Okazaki. 'Hello Cycle' rental bicycles are available in Okazaki.
Hours	24/7 free; shrine
Time Required	10 minutes
URL	Castle Website
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	34.96549, 137.24862
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Added to Jcastle	2024
Contributor	ART
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