Amagasaki Castle

There really isn't much here to see. There is just one section of a reconstructed stone wall with a earthen wall on top. Only stop if you are a serious castle fan and have some free time while in the area.

History

Amagasaki Castle was built in 1617 by Toda Ujikane. It completely enclosed an earlier Sengoku period castle built by the Hosokawa clan under Hideyoshi. Amagasaki Castle was located at a strategic point where 2 rivers flow into the ocean. with boat landings in the castle grounds so boats could enter the moats directly. The castle had three baileys and three water moats that spiraled around the honmaru bailey which housed a four level main keep and large 3 level yagura. The castle was dismantled in 1873 under the Castle Abolishment act. Much of the stone in the stone walls was repurposed to make an ocean break wall.

Field Notes

There really isn't much here to see. There is just one section of a reconstructed stone wall with a earthen wall on top. Only stop if you are a serious castle fan and have some free time while in the area.

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Amagasaki Castle Pre-reconstruction

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Castle Profile
English Name	Amagasaki Castle
Japanese Name	尼崎城
Founder	Toda Ujikane
Year Founded	1617
Castle Type	Flatland
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Edo Period
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	Amagasaki Sta (Hanshin Main Line), 5 min walk
Hours	Open anytime
Time Required	15 mins
URL	Castle Website
Location	Amagasaki, Hyogo Pref., Hyogo Prefecture
Coordinates	34.717113, 135.418518
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Admin Year Visited	2013
Admin Visits	March 9, 2013

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