Tamon'yama Castle, Hirayamajiro castle in Nara, Japan
The castle stands at an elevation of 115 meters on Mount Biman, featuring stone walls, thick earthen barriers, and tiled roofs across its compounds.
Matsunaga Hisahide constructed this fortification between 1560 and 1564, which served as a strategic base for controlling the Yamato region until 1577.
The castle received its name from Tamonten, a Buddhist deity guardian of the northern direction, reflecting the religious significance of ancient Nara.
The castle grounds now house Wakakusa Junior High School, with remaining fortification traces visible in the earthwork formations between school buildings.
Portuguese missionary Luis de Almeida documented the castle's white walls, premium tiles, and gardens, declaring it among the finest structures of its time.
Location: Nara
Inception: 1564
Founders: Matsunaga Hisahide
GPS coordinates: 34.69444,135.83144
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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