Tanagura Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Tanagura, Japan
The castle features extensive earthen ramparts and double moats, with remaining stone walls located near the Tanagura Junior High School grounds.
Built in 1625 by Niwa Nagashige, the castle served as the administrative center for the Tanagura Domain until its fall during the Boshin War in 1868.
The castle earned its nickname 'Kamegajo' from a legend about a large turtle in the moat whose appearance predicted the transfer of domain lords.
The main bailey and water moats are now part of Kamegajo Park, accessible within a 10-minute walk from JR Iwaki-Tanagura Station.
The castle employed an unusual design for northeastern Japan, with watchtowers connected by continuous wooden corridors surrounding the main bailey.
Location: Tanagura
Inception: 1625
GPS coordinates: 37.02969,140.38564
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:17
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