Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Iga Ueno Castle
伊賀上野城
A castle in Iga City, Mie, famous for its extraordinary 30-meter high stone walls (the second tallest in Japan) and its connection to Matsuo Basho, the haiku master born nearby. The current wooden keep was rebuilt in 1935 by a local count.
| Japanese Name | 伊賀上野城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Mie Prefecture (三重県) |
| Region | Kinki (近畿) |
| Castle Type | Hill Castle |
| Year Built | 1585 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.7681, 136.1328 |