Tahara Castle, Medieval fortress in Tahara, Japan
Description
Tahara Castle is a medieval fortress on a small hill near the Atsumi Peninsula with remaining stone walls and moats surrounding its central structure. The grounds now contain several buildings that visitors can explore together.
History
Toda Munemitsu built the original castle in 1480 to control the Mikawa Bay region during the Sengoku period. After the Imagawa clan's defeat at Okehazama, it became a supporting fortification for Toyohashi Castle.
Culture
A Shinto shrine honors the Miyake clan and local scholar Watanabe Kazan within the central area, alongside the Tahara City Museum. These buildings show how the place has shaped the community across generations.
Practical
The site is open to visitors during daytime hours with paths for exploring the walls, moats, and surrounding buildings. Allow time to examine both outdoor areas and indoor spaces at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The site preserves physical traces of the Sengoku period in its stone walls and earthworks that visitors can examine closely. These archaeological elements tell the story of the region's warrior past more vividly than words alone.
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