* Image is for illustrative purposes only.Iwakitaira Castle
磐城平城
- Lord
- Torii Tadamasa (said to have built the castle). Later the Naitō, Inoue and Andō clans are said to have held the domain
- Era
- Said to have been built in the Keichō era (1596–1615). Fell in the Boshin War in 1868 (Keiō 4)
- Designation
- Iwaki City designated historic site (Iwakitaira Castle ruins, Nurushi-yagura stone wall)
- Location
- Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
- Access
- Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
Iwakitaira Castle is a historic castle in the Tōhoku region (Said to have been built in the Keichō era (1596–1615). Fell in the Boshin War in 1868 (Keiō 4)). Its lord was Torii Tadamasa (said to have built the castle). Later the Naitō, Inoue and Andō clans are said to have held the domain.
Overview
Overview
Iwakitaira Castle was a castle in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is said to have been built by Torii Tadamasa.
Construction and Lords
The castle is said to have been built in the Keichō era, by Torii Tadamasa. Later the Naitō, Inoue and Andō clans are said to have held the domain. Iwaki City's materials mention Naitō Yoshimune and the senior councillor Andō Nobumasa.
Fall of the Castle
During the Boshin War in 1868 (Keiō 4), the domain is said to have set fire to the castle itself, and the castle then fell.
Site and Present Condition
Parts of the stone walls, earthen ramparts and moats remain. Most of the castle site was sold off and is said to have become private housing. Iwaki City is developing a park on the castle site. An excavation in fiscal 2020 found the ruins of the main-enclosure palace, and the city moved to consider designating the site as historic. The Nurushi-yagura stone wall is an Iwaki City designated historic site.
Connection to Swords
No source tying the castle to a specific sword has been confirmed.
Highlights
- Said to have been built by Torii Tadamasa in the Keichō era
- Said to have fallen in the Boshin War in 1868 after the domain set it on fire
- An excavation in fiscal 2020 found the ruins of the main-enclosure palace
- The Nurushi-yagura stone wall is an Iwaki City designated historic site
* Opening hours and admission fees are subject to change. Please check the official website before visiting.