Castle & Palace · Yamatokoriyama
Koriyama Castle Ruins 郡山城
Castle site in Yamatokoriyama with stone walls and a rebuilt gate and turret; one of Japan's Top 100 cherry blossom spots.
PriceFree
Getting thereKintetsu Koriyama Station, 10-15 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeEarly April (cherry blossoms)
AddressJonaicho, Yamatokoriyama, Nara
About
Koriyama Castle was the seat of Toyotomi Hidenaga and later the Yanagisawa lords. Its keep base, built partly with recycled gravestones and stone Buddhas, has an observation deck over the town, and the Otemon Gate and turret have been reconstructed. About 600 cherry trees bloom here in early April.
Highlights
- Tenshudai keep base with observation platform
- Stones including the 'upside-down Jizo' reused in the walls
- Rebuilt Otemon Gate and Otte-mukai turret
- Cherry blossoms in early April
Tips
- 15 min walk from Kintetsu Koriyama Station
- Free to explore the grounds
- Yamatokoriyama is also known for goldfish; combine with the town
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