Wakae Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Higashiōsaka, Japan
The castle grounds span 380 meters from east to west and 280 meters from north to south, with archaeological remnants of defensive moats still visible.
The Hatakeyama clan initiated the construction of Wakae Castle in 1385, establishing it as a military stronghold during regional power struggles of feudal Japan.
Under the leadership of Ikeda Norimasa in the late 16th century, the castle integrated a church within its grounds, becoming a center of Christianity in Kawachi Province.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through a 15-minute walk from Wakae-Iwata Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line, located at Wakaeminamimachi in Higashiosaka.
Archaeological excavations in 1972 confirmed the existence of this phantom castle, which had previously vanished from written historical records.
Location: Higashiosaka
Inception: 1385
GPS coordinates: 34.65450,135.60383
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:14
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