Historic Ruins
○ Second 100 Castles
Mihara Castle
三原城
A unique 'floating castle' (浮城) built in 1567 by Kobayakawa Takakage with a harbor moat directly accessible by ship on the Seto Inland Sea. The central turret base (天守台) was incorporated into Mihara Station during the railway era.
| Japanese Name | 三原城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県) |
| Region | Chugoku (中国) |
| Castle Type | Coastal Castle |
| Year Built | 1567 |
| Designation | 続100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.4, 133.0833 |