Koriyama Castle remains

The site of Koriyama Castle, which was built by Tsutsui Junkei in 1580 and later served as the seat of power for famous daimyo lords from the Toyotomi and Matsudaira clans. After the Meiji Restoration, the majority of the castle’s structures were demolished, but the inner moat and stone wall in the central area around the main castle keep and Bishamon gate still remain in good condition today. The Otemon gate was rebuilt in 1983 and the castle keep pedestal in 2017. The area around the castle site has been turned into a historical park. The site is also famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and bustles with visitors come to view them, especially during the Yamato Koriyama Castle Festival held at the same time.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Yamatokoriyamashi Jounaichou Map
Area: Ikaruga / Yamatokoriyama Area
Phone: 0743522010
Hours: [Tenjyu Observation Facility]
[Apr.- Sep.] 7:00-19:00
[Oct.- Mar.] 7:00-17:00
*You are free to walk around the castle tower.
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
※Please park in a nearby parking lot.
Credit Card: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(FREEWi-Fi)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes