Reconstructed Castle
○ Second 100 Castles
Kishiwada Castle
岸和田城
A coastal castle in Kishiwada, Osaka, famous as the site of Japan's most spectacular danjiri festival. The reconstructed nine-story keep overlooks Osaka Bay and the castle is associated with the genius military engineer Todo Takatora.
| Japanese Name | 岸和田城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture (大阪府) |
| Region | Kinki (近畿) |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 16th c. |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.4667, 135.3667 |