Iwazu Daizennishi Castle

Iwazu-Daizennishijō was a satellite fortification of Iwazu-Daizenjō which in turn was part of a network of fortified spaces beneath the hilltop Iwazu Castle. It was likely just a fortified residence. No ruins remain and the site is now a shrine, Wakaichi-jinja.

History

See Iwazu Castle

Field Notes

Iwazu-Daizennishijō was a satellite fortification of Iwazu-Daizenjō which in turn was part of a network of fortified spaces beneath the hilltop Iwazu Castle. It was likely just a fortified residence. No ruins remain and the site is now a shrine, Wakaichi-jinja.

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Castle Profile
English Name	Iwazu Daizennishi Castle
Japanese Name	岩津大膳西城
Founder	Matsudaira Nobumitsu
Year Founded	1426
Castle Type	Fortified Manor
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features
Visitor Information
Access	Nearest Station is Kitanomasuzuka Station on the Aichi Loop Line
Hours	24/7 free; shrine
Time Required	5 minutes
URL	Castle Website
Location	Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates	35.0053, 137.16886
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2023
Contributor	ART
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