Koriyama Castle Ruins

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"Yamatokoriyama Castle Ruins" is a grand castle site telling the history from the Sengoku to the Edo periods. The highlight is the magnificent stone walls showcasing the high technology of the time; rare remnants like the "Upside-down Jizo," where Buddhist statues and tombstones were repurposed as stones, can be seen. Today, the restored Ote-mon gate and corner towers recreate the former dignity, fascinating history fans. Selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots," the cherries blooming in spring to cover the stone walls add even more glamour to the castle landscape. It is an ideal spot for quiet strolls where historical weight and seasonal beauty resonate.

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Yamatokoriyama City Tourism Association

ドローン動画（2019年4月6日）

ドローン動画（2019年4月6日）

Yamatokoriyama City Tourism Association

Koriyama Castle Ruins

Address
2-255 Jounai-cho, Yamatokoriyama-shi, Nara
Website
https://www.city.yamatokoriyama.lg.jp/soshiki/chiikishinkoka/kanko/2/1630.html
Operator
Yamatokoriyama City Tourism Association

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