岩尾城

The stone walls and earthen ramparts of Iwao Castle extend along a ridge at an elevation of 482 meters, surrounded by the Todoroki River on three sides.

The Aso clan constructed Iwao Castle during the medieval period, and in 1552 records indicate the occurrence of a significant fire within the castle grounds.

The castle layout incorporates concentric circular baileys around the main bailey, with the secondary bailey situated to the south and the third bailey to the northeast.

The castle ruins maintain visible earthwork fortifications and are designated as a historical site by the Yamato Town administration, allowing visitors to explore the remnants.

Following the Battle of Sekigahara, Kato Kiyomasa became the domain lord and appointed Nagao Yoshimasa as the castle steward in 1601.

GPS coordinates: 32.68394,130.99294

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04