Itami Castle, Medieval Japanese castle in Itami, Japan.
Itami Castle was a medieval fortress in Itami that stretched 1.7 kilometers from north to south and 0.8 kilometers from east to west, including three outer strongholds at strategic points. Today archaeological finds such as wells, wall fragments, and moat sections mark the boundaries of the former compound directly in front of Itami Station.
In 1574 Araki Murashige tore down the original castle and built a larger regional fortress in its place. His rebellion against Oda Nobunaga in 1579 led to the destruction of the compound.
The name Itami comes from medieval times and now marks a site where sections of the former defense lines survive as open green spaces and city parks. Locals use these areas for walks and leisure amid the modern urban setting.
The ruins of the castle sit right by the train station and are freely accessible as part of the cityscape, with individual sections explained by information boards. Visitors can explore the foundations and moat traces on a short walk.
Three rivers formed natural defense lines around the compound and were supplemented by additional moats on the west and south sides. This combination of waterways made the fortress hard to attack.
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