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Iwamura Castle
🇯🇵 Japan · 12th century
Iwamura Castle (岩村城, Iwamura-jō) was located in the southeastern area of Mino Province in Japan. Its ruins can be found in the modern-day municipal subdivision of Iwamura, in Ena, Gifu Prefecture. Along with Takatori Castle in Nara and Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle in Okayama, it is regarded as one of the three best mountain castles, and at an elevation of 721 meters above sea level (200 meters above its immediate surroundings), it is one of the highest in Japan.
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Iwamura Castle ranks #860 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #40 of the 297 mapped in Japan. Founded 1185, it is older than 80% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 544 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 8,357 times in the last 60 days, more than 91% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Okazaki, 52 km away. See how Japan compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Iwamura Castle?
Iwamura Castle stands in Japan, at 35.36033°, 137.45131°.
When was Iwamura Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1185. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Iwamura Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #860 of 7,738 worldwide, and #40 in Japan. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Iwamura Castle?
Naegi Castle, about 17 km away.
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