Ogurayama Castle, Mountain fortress in Kitahiroshima, Japan
The castle occupies a 460-meter hill at the northern end of the Ōasa Basin, covering 600 meters in both east-west and north-south directions.
Built during the Nanboku-chō period by Kikkawa Tsunemi, the castle remained operational until 1550 when the Kikkawa clan relocated to Hinoyama Castle.
The fortification represents the military architecture of medieval Japan with its horseshoe-shaped ridge, three northern enclosures, and two western defensive positions.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through a 15-minute walk from Umeyama Station on the Nagaragawa Rail Etsumi-Nan Line, with free entry year-round.
The castle site contains dry moats, earthen walls, and building foundations, protected as part of the National Historic Site designation since 1986.
GPS coordinates: 34.77061,132.49697
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:56
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