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Koriyama Castle

A flatland castle in Yamato Koriyama, Nara, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's younger brother Hidenaga. Famous for its unusual incorporation of Buddhist statues and carved stones into its walls (逆さ地蔵). The castle town's goldfish breeding tradition survives to this day.

Japanese Name郡山城
PrefectureNara Prefecture (奈良県)
RegionKinki (近畿)
Castle TypeFlatland Castle
Year Built1580
Designation100名城
Coordinates34.6511, 135.7942