Ikeda Castle

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.

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

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  Mock reconstructed main keep
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  Main keep and The MInamimon Gate
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  Koguchimon Gate
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  Reconstructed wooden wall
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  Main keep seen through the Koguchimon
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  Reconstructed walls seen from the inside
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  Higashimon Gate
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  Wooden Bridge
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  Kitamon Gate
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  Wooden bridge seen from below
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  Main keep
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  Main keep
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  View from the top of the main keep
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  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	2013
Admin Visits	March 9, 2013
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