Tsuyama Castle

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Even though there is only the one reconstructed yagura left, the tall stone walls remain in good condition. Be careful that Tsuyama Station does not take IC cards at the gates despite being a bigger and manned station. You will need to get a paper ticket at Okayama. There is also a 2.5 hour bus rou

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History

For his success at the Battle of Sekigahara Mori Tadamasa was awarded part of the Mimasaka area. He started construction of the castle in 1604 and completed the castle in 1616. After four generations, the Mori were replaced by Matsudaira Nobutomi. Tsuyama Castle was one of the most well fortified castles ever constructed in Japan. It had so many yagura and gates it was considered to be over fortified. The castle was dismantled during the Meiji Restoration.


Field Notes

Even though there is only the one reconstructed yagura left, the tall stone walls remain in good condition.

Be careful that Tsuyama Station does not take IC cards at the gates despite being a bigger and manned station. You will need to get a paper ticket at Okayama. There is also a 2.5 hour bus route from Osaka. I had planned to take this on the way back, but it was delayed by heavy rains so I took the train back to Okayama and on to Osaka to be safe.


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Castle Profile
English Name Tsuyama Castle
Japanese Name 津山城
Alternate Names Kakuzan-jo
Founder Mori Tadamasa
Year Founded 1604
Castle Type Hilltop
Castle Condition No main keep but other buildings
Designations Top 100 Castles, National Historic Site
Historical Period Edo Period
Features turrets, stone walls, walls
Visitor Information
Access Tsuyama Sta. (Tsuyama Line); 15 min walk
Hours
Time Required
URL Castle Website
Location Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture
Coordinates 35.06288, 134.00544
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Admin
Added to Jcastle 2009
Contributor RaymondW
Admin Year Visited Viewer Contributed
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