Obama Castle, Japanese castle in Obama, Japan
The castle features stone walls surrounding the main bailey and remnants of the tower base on a strategic coastal location in Wakasa Province.
Built in 1601 by Kyogoku Takatsugu, the castle later became the residence of the Sakai clan who ruled the domain for 230 years until 1871.
The former main gate of the domain school Junzokan survives as the entrance to the current Wakasa High School, preserving educational heritage.
The castle grounds are accessible within a 15-minute walk from Obama Station on the JR Obama Line or 5 minutes by car from Obama Interchange.
The Obama Shrine, dedicated to domain founder Sakai Tadakatsu, stands within the former main bailey area of the castle grounds.
Location: Obama
Inception: 1641
GPS coordinates: 35.50394,135.74575
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:00
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