Takijiri Castle
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On the site of Suwa Shrine. Profile and photos contributed by AdamT
History
Takijiri-jō is said to have been established in the Kamakura Period by the Koyama Clan. In 1336 the Koyama Clan held this fortification as allies of the Southern Court. Today there is nothing left except some clumped up earthen wall remains (dorui). The site is now a shrine.
Field Notes
On the site of Suwa Shrine.
Profile and photos contributed by AdamT
| Castle Profile | |
|---|---|
| English Name | Takijiri Castle |
| Japanese Name | 滝尻城 |
| Founder | Koyama |
| Year Founded | Kamakura Period |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Historical Period | Pre Edo Period |
| Features | |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Izumi Sta. (Joan Line), 15 mins walk |
| Hours | 24/7, free |
| Time Required | 15 minutes |
| Location | Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 36.94684, 140.85831 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2016 |
| Contributor | ART |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
| Friends of JCastle | |
| Jōkaku Hōrōki | |
| Kojōshi | |
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