Only some stonewalls and a water gate is remaining.
History
Kisui-jo was built by the Asano Clan in 1606. In 1615 it was rebuilt into a Jinya due to the one castle per country rule and called Minato-jo. When Yoshinobu Tokugawa entered Kishu country (Wakayama Pref.) in 1619, Tanabe-jo was built by remodeling Minato-jo with the assistant lord, Ando Naotsugu. From then on the Ando Clan served as lord of the castle until the Meiji era.
Field Notes
Only some stonewalls and a water gate is remaining.
| Castle Profile | |
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| English Name | Tanabe Castle (Kii) |
| Japanese Name | 紀伊田辺城 |
| Alternate Names | Kisui-jo, Minatomura-jo, Minato-jo |
| Founder | Asano Tomochika |
| Year Founded | 1606 |
| Castle Type | Flatland |
| Castle Condition | Ruins only |
| Designations | has Important Cultural Properties, Local Historic Site |
| Historical Period | Edo Period |
| Features | gates, stone walls, walls |
| Visitor Information | |
| Access | Kii Tanabe Station (JR Kisei Line), walk 15 minutes. |
| Hours | open any time |
| Time Required | 20 mins |
| URL | Castle Website |
| Location | Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 33.73062, 135.37336 |
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| Admin | |
| Added to Jcastle | 2020 |
| Contributor | Andrew A |
| Admin Year Visited | Viewer Contributed |
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