Iden Miyanokoshi Castle

Access is very easy compared to Iden Castle. I cycled right into the middle of the central enclosure which now houses the Ujimasa Shrine. The layout is much more open, making it easier to appreciate the structure even with some overgrowth. Three large squarish baileys are surrounded by some smaller

History

Iden Miyanokoshi Castle sits on a lower ridge southwest of the main Iden Castle ruins and likely functioned as a satellite castle or fortified residence. See Iden castle for more details.

Field Notes

Access is very easy compared to Iden Castle. I cycled right into the middle of the central enclosure which now houses the Ujimasa Shrine. The layout is much more open, making it easier to appreciate the structure even with some overgrowth. Three large squarish baileys are surrounded by some smaller koshiguruwa type baileys and earthworks. The northern area facing Iden Castle seems to fade into some fields. Earthen embankments may have been cut through or reduced to provide access to fields too.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Iden Miyanokoshi Castle
Japanese Name	位田宮越城
Founder	Iden clan
Year Founded	Nanbokucho Period
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	trenches
Visitor Information
Access	Ayabe Station (Sanin Line), 10 min bus or 3km walk.
Hours	Mountain trails, open any time
Time Required	30 mins
Location	Ayabe, Kyoto
Coordinates	35.3143, 135.23958
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Added to Jcastle	2025
Contributor	Eric
Admin Year Visited	2024
Admin Visits	November 4, 2024
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