Kishiwada Castle
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Looking up at Kishiwada castle from the moat by 663highland (GNU Free)
About
Founded in 1597 (over the remains of previous fortifications), Kishiwada Castle (in Japanese; Kishiwada Jyou 岸和田城) was ordered built by Koide Hidemasa. In 1640 Okabe Bobukatsu took control of the castle and the Okabe family ruled until the Meiji Restoration. The castle burned down in 1827 due to a lighting strike but was "semi-faithfully" rebuilt in 1954. Kishiwada Castle is only about 30-45 min. from Osaka. Osaka castle is a great sight but at Kishiwada there are far less tourists. There is a museum inside the castle which has a good armor and sword collection. The maintainers also take care of a very nice garden in front of the main keep.
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Data
Name: Kishiwada Castle 岸和田城 (Kishiwada Jyou)
Original Year Built: 1597
Type: Flatland Castle 平城
Class: Medium Sized Castle
Condition: Reconstruction
Founder: Koide Hidemasa
Timeline
1585 - Some fortifications were made at the location of Kishiwada Castle by the Koide Clan.
1597 - A 5 story Tenshu (Main Keep Tower) was completed.
1827 - The Tenshu was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.
1871 - After the Meiji Restoration the castle was decommissioned.
1954 - A Reconstruction of the Tenshu was built.
1969 - Other parts of the castle were reconstructed, included towers and walls.
Access
Closest Train Station: Kishiwada
9-1 Kishikicho Kishiwada
Osaka 596-0073 Japan
Tel: 072-431-3251
Walk: 10 - 15 min. walk from Kishiwada Station (Nankai Main Line).
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Last entry at 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and New Years Week
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Kishiwada Castle Homepage
