Iwazu Myoshinji Castle
Iwazu-Myōshinjijō is one of several fortification sites in the wider complex of fortifications beneath Iwazu Castle. Iwazu-Myoshinjijō is now the site of a temple, Enpukuji; no ruins remain. Enpukuji is a nice temple and features large trees which are landmarks for the neighbourhood.
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History
Iwazu-Myōshinjijō was constructed in 1426 as a satellite fortification of Iwazujō by Matsudaira Nobumitsu. In 1461 the fort(ified residence) was concerted into a temple, Myōshinji, by Nobumitsu to pray for his wife and child who had died. For more info' see Iwazu Castle.
Field Notes
Iwazu-Myōshinjijō is one of several fortification sites in the wider complex of fortifications beneath Iwazu Castle. Iwazu-Myoshinjijō is now the site of a temple, Enpukuji; no ruins remain. Enpukuji is a nice temple and features large trees which are landmarks for the neighbourhood.
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| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Iwazu Myoshinji Castle |
| Japanese Name | 岩津妙心寺城 |
| 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; temple |
| Time Required | 10 minutes |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35.00384, 137.16952 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2023 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkaku Shashin Kiroku | |
| Umoreta Kojō | |
| Aichi Shiro | |
