Obama Castle, Ancient castle ruins in Nihonmatsu, Japan.
The stone walls and moats of Obama Castle extend across multiple terraced levels on a strategic hilltop position in Fukushima Prefecture.
Built in 1471 by Munemasa Ouchi, the castle changed hands between Date Masamune and the Gamo clan during the territorial conflicts of the 1580s.
The castle name Obama originates from the Wakasa province, reflecting the ancestral homeland of the Ouchi clan who constructed this mountain fortress.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins from Nihonmatsu Station by taking a bus to Iwashiro Office stop, followed by a 10-minute walk.
Archaeological excavations in 1981 uncovered the foundations of seven wooden buildings within the main bailey of the medieval fortification.
Location: Nihonmatsu
GPS coordinates: 37.54753,140.50592
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:41
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