Hirata Castle, Japanese castle in Hirata, Japan
The castle stands at an elevation of 22 meters, featuring earthen outer walls and a moat along the southern shore of the Suzuka River.
The castle was relocated from Kaizen-ji Temple to the Hirata area in 1467 by Naochika Hirata, the fourth generation lord of the fortress.
The castle served as a strategic center for developing rice paddies through the utilization of water resources from the adjacent Suzuka River.
Five notable shrines surround the castle grounds: Okabuto Shrine, Kawamata Shrine, Hachiman Shrine, Yabuta Shrine, and the Gyojado Sadagoro Bridge.
In 1568, Lord Masamoto Hirata and several hundred retainers perished defending the castle against an attack by Nobunaga Oda.
GPS coordinates: 35.43983,132.81883
Latest update: April 8, 2025 21:12
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